Electricity rates in Gainesville, TX
Gainesville (16,292 people, Cooke County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Denton County Electric Co-op pay about 13.60¢/kWh, 15% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Gainesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
| Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.58¢ | $198 | 98K | 240 |
| Cooke County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.95¢ | $187 | 16K | 349 |
Power outages in Cooke County right now
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Outage history in Cooke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 525 | 666 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,355 (31.8%) | 5,005 (29.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (525 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lindsay 13.2¢
- Whitesboro 17.6¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Muenster 15.9¢
- Sanger 13.6¢
- Pilot Point 13.6¢
- Southmayd 17.6¢
- Saint Jo 15.8¢
- Aubrey 13.6¢
- Sherwood Shores 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 76240, 76241
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gainesville?
Most homes in Gainesville get power from Denton County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.60¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gainesville: Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op (17.58¢), Cooke County Electric Co-op Association (15.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gainesville?
About $162 a month, based on 1,192 kWh a month (the average for Denton County Electric Co-op customers) at 13.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gainesville, TX?
3 utilities serve Gainesville's ZIP codes: Denton County Electric Co-op, Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op, Cooke County Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gainesville?
In 2025, customers in Cooke County averaged 11 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 5,005 customers (29.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.