Electricity rates in Buchanan Dam, TX
Buchanan Dam (1,519 people, Llano County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Pedernales Electric Co-op pay about 13.16¢/kWh, 18% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Buchanan Dam
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
| Central Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.55¢ | $135 | 40K | 220 |
Power outages in Llano County right now
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Outage history in Llano County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 193 | 324 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,568 (36.3%) | 4,265 (43.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-28 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (193 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kingsland 13.2¢
- Granite Shoals 13.2¢
- Burnet 13.2¢
- Horseshoe Bay 13.2¢
- Cottonwood Shores 13.2¢
- Marble Falls 13.2¢
- Llano 13.2¢
- Meadowlakes 13.2¢
- Bertram 13.2¢
- Lampasas 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 78609
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buchanan Dam?
Most homes in Buchanan Dam get power from Pedernales Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Buchanan Dam: Central Texas Electric Co-op (12.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buchanan Dam?
About $158 a month, based on 1,202 kWh a month (the average for Pedernales Electric Co-op customers) at 13.16¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Buchanan Dam, TX?
2 utilities serve Buchanan Dam's ZIP codes: Pedernales Electric Co-op, Central Texas Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buchanan Dam?
In 2025, customers in Llano County averaged 5 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 4,265 customers (43.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.