Electricity rates in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz (2,255 people, Cameron County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Brownsville Public Utilities Board pay about 11.57¢/kWh, 28% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 11.57¢ | $128 | 49K | 152 |
| Magic Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.84¢ | $145 | 130K | 289 |
Power outages in Cameron County right now
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Outage history in Cameron County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 112 | 132 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,339 (3.6%) | 12,812 (4.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-10 | 2025-09-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (112 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- La Paloma 10.8¢
- Rancho Viejo 11.6¢
- Olmito 11.6¢
- San Benito 10.8¢
- Los Indios 10.8¢
- Green Valley Farms 11.6¢
- Los Fresnos 10.8¢
- Laureles 10.8¢
- Cameron Park Colonia 11.6¢
- Cameron Park 11.6¢
ZIP codes: 78575, 78586
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?
Most homes in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz get power from Brownsville Public Utilities Board, where residential customers pay an average of 11.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz: Magic Valley Electric Co-op (10.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?
About $128 a month, based on 1,108 kWh a month (the average for Brownsville Public Utilities Board customers) at 11.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX?
2 utilities serve Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz's ZIP codes: Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Magic Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?
In 2025, customers in Cameron County averaged 2 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-16, when 12,812 customers (4.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.