Electricity rates in Del Rio, TX
Del Rio (36,153 people, Val Verde County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Rio Grande Electric Co-op pay about 18.87¢/kWh, 18% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Del Rio
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.87¢ | $173 | 9,371 | 195 |
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
Power outages in Val Verde County right now
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Outage history in Val Verde County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 486 | 446 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,974 (53.2%) | 4,092 (21.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-11 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (486 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cienegas Terrace 18.9¢
- Val Verde Park 18.9¢
- Laughlin Air Force Base 18.9¢
- Fort Clark Springs 13.2¢
- Brackettville 13.2¢
- Elm Creek 18.9¢
- Siesta Acres 18.9¢
- Eagle Pass 18.9¢
- Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia 18.9¢
- Las Quintas Fronterizas 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 78840, 78841, 78842, 78847
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Del Rio?
Most homes in Del Rio get power from Rio Grande Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Del Rio: Pedernales Electric Co-op (13.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Del Rio?
About $173 a month, based on 919 kWh a month (the average for Rio Grande Electric Co-op customers) at 18.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Del Rio, TX?
2 utilities serve Del Rio's ZIP codes: Rio Grande Electric Co-op, Pedernales Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Del Rio?
In 2025, customers in Val Verde County averaged 7 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 4,092 customers (21.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.