How Tri-County Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Tri-County Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | 10.35 | 56,173 | -2.30 | -$249 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 12.65 | 118,075 | — | — |
| Weatherford Mun Utility System | 12.69 | 14,466 | +0.04 | +$4 |
| City of Denton | 12.81 | 58,941 | +0.16 | +$17 |
| United Electric Coop Service Inc | 13.00 | 88,324 | +0.35 | +$37 |
| Southwestern Public Service Co | 13.35 | 222,146 | +0.70 | +$76 |
| Big Country Electric Coop, Inc | 13.72 | 9,449 | +1.07 | +$116 |
| Denton County Elec Coop, Inc | 13.77 | 298,734 | +1.12 | +$121 |
| Cooke County Elec Coop Assn | 14.01 | 15,886 | +1.36 | +$147 |
| Wise Electric Coop Inc | 15.56 | 20,137 | +2.91 | +$314 |
9 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Tri-County Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Tri-County Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Texas (see below).
Where Tri-County Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Tri-County Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$472 |
| Baylor | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$472 |
| Knox | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$472 |
| Foard | South Plains Electric Coop Inc | 10.35 | +$249 |
| King | South Plains Electric Coop Inc | 10.35 | +$249 |
| Stonewall | South Plains Electric Coop Inc | 10.35 | +$249 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Texas you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.14 | 12.65 | -10.5% |
| Residential customers | 115,899 | 118,075 | +1.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Tri-County Electric Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Tri-County Electric Coop delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: powertochoose.org.
Electric choice in ERCOT competitive TDU areas (~85% of load; munis/co-ops exempt; Power to Choose lists offers). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (TX, EIA-861 2024)
Archer · Baylor · Denton · Foard · Haskell · Hood · Jack · King · Knox · Palo Pinto · Parker · Stonewall · Tarrant · Throckmorton · Wilbarger · Wise
Head-to-head comparisons
- Denton County Elec Coop, Inc vs Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc
- Southwestern Public Service Co vs Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc
- Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc vs United Electric Coop Service Inc
- Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc vs City of Denton
- Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc vs South Plains Electric Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 12.65 cents/kWh in 2024 — 15% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Texas does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via powertochoose.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 118,075 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 16 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.