Electricity rates in Garden Ridge, TX
Garden Ridge (3,850 people, Comal County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of San Antonio pay about 12.74¢/kWh, 20% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Garden Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Antonio | Municipal utility | 12.74¢ | $137 | 889K | 111 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.20¢ | $149 | 95K | 139 |
Power outages in Comal County right now
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Outage history in Comal County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 74 | 129 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,267 (12.3%) | 9,333 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-15 | 2025-10-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (74 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Selma 12.7¢
- Live Oak 12.7¢
- Universal City 12.7¢
- Schertz 12.7¢
- Cibolo 12.7¢
- Converse 12.7¢
- Windcrest 12.7¢
- Marion 12.7¢
- Bulverde 12.7¢
- New Braunfels 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 78148, 78154, 78266
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Garden Ridge?
Most homes in Garden Ridge get power from City of San Antonio, where residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Garden Ridge: Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op (12.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Garden Ridge?
About $137 a month, based on 1,075 kWh a month (the average for City of San Antonio customers) at 12.74¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Garden Ridge, TX?
2 utilities serve Garden Ridge's ZIP codes: City of San Antonio, Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Garden Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Comal County averaged 2 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-25, when 9,333 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.