Electricity rates in Menard, TX
Menard (1,420 people, Menard County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Pedernales Electric Co-op pay about 13.16¢/kWh, 18% less than the Texas average.
What things cost to run in Menard
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Menard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
| Central Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.55¢ | $135 | 40K | 220 |
| Southwest Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.11¢ | $83 | 5,934 | — |
Power outages in Menard County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Menard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 808 | 695 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 657 (57.5%) | 818 (71.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-05-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (808 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eden 13.9¢
- Junction 13.2¢
- Brady 12.6¢
- Mason 12.6¢
- Eldorado 13.2¢
- Harper 13.2¢
- San Angelo 13.9¢
- Sonora 13.2¢
- Ballinger 12.8¢
- Santa Anna 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 76859
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Menard?
Most homes in Menard get power from Pedernales Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Menard: Central Texas Electric Co-op (12.55¢), Southwest Texas Electric Co-op (15.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Menard?
About $158 a month, based on 1,202 kWh a month (the average for Pedernales Electric Co-op customers) at 13.16¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Menard, TX?
3 utilities serve Menard's ZIP codes: Pedernales Electric Co-op, Central Texas Electric Co-op, Southwest Texas Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Menard?
In 2025, customers in Menard County averaged 11 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-26, when 818 customers (71.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.