How Trinity Valley Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Trinity Valley Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc (this page) | 11.26 | 79,954 | — | — |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 11.51 | 84,006 | +0.25 | +$28 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 12.03 | 156,271 | +0.77 | +$83 |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc | 12.83 | 35,793 | +1.57 | +$169 |
| City of Garland | 13.47 | 69,421 | +2.22 | +$239 |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 14.91 | 26,883 | +3.65 | +$394 |
| City of Greenville | 14.95 | 15,165 | +3.69 | +$399 |
| Fannin County Electric Coop | 15.65 | 11,712 | +4.39 | +$474 |
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | 16.60 | 21,426 | +5.34 | +$577 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Trinity Valley Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Trinity Valley Elec 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 Trinity Valley Elec Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Trinity Valley Elec Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$321 |
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 | 11.15 | 11.26 | +0.9% |
| Residential customers | 77,315 | 79,954 | +3.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Trinity Valley Elec Coop bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Trinity Valley Elec 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)
Anderson · Dallas · Henderson · Hunt · Kaufman · Van Zandt
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Farmers Electric Coop, Inc vs Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc
- Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc vs City of Garland
Questions people ask
- Is Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc customers paid an average 11.26 cents/kWh in 2024 — 25% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Trinity Valley Elec 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 Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc have?
- 79,954 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 6 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.