Electricity rates in Los Fresnos, TX
Los Fresnos (6,582 people, Cameron County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Magic Valley Electric Co-op pay about 10.84¢/kWh, 32% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Los Fresnos
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.84¢ | $145 | 130K | 289 |
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 11.57¢ | $128 | 49K | 152 |
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
- Laureles 10.8¢
- Olmito 11.6¢
- Rancho Viejo 11.6¢
- Green Valley Farms 11.6¢
- Cameron Park Colonia 11.6¢
- Cameron Park 11.6¢
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz 11.6¢
- San Benito 10.8¢
- Laguna Vista 10.8¢
- Brownsville 11.6¢
ZIP codes: 78566
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Los Fresnos?
Most homes in Los Fresnos get power from Magic Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 10.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Los Fresnos: Brownsville Public Utilities Board (11.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Los Fresnos?
About $145 a month, based on 1,336 kWh a month (the average for Magic Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 10.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Los Fresnos, TX?
2 utilities serve Los Fresnos's ZIP codes: Magic Valley Electric Co-op, Brownsville Public Utilities Board. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Los Fresnos?
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.