Electricity rates in New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels (70,543 people, Comal County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Pedernales Electric Co-op pay about 13.16¢/kWh, 18% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving New Braunfels
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.20¢ | $149 | 95K | 139 |
| City of New Braunfels | Municipal utility | 12.78¢ | $136 | 57K | 58 |
| City of San Antonio | Municipal utility | 12.74¢ | $137 | 889K | 111 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $149 | 119K | 114 |
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
- Lake Dunlap 13.2¢
- Marion 12.7¢
- McQueeney 12.2¢
- Geronimo 12.2¢
- Cibolo 12.7¢
- Garden Ridge 12.7¢
- Seguin 11.4¢
- Schertz 12.7¢
- Selma 12.7¢
- Canyon Lake 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 78130, 78131, 78132, 78135
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Braunfels?
Most homes in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels: Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op (12.20¢), City of New Braunfels (12.78¢), City of San Antonio (12.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Braunfels?
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 New Braunfels, TX?
5 utilities serve New Braunfels's ZIP codes: Pedernales Electric Co-op, Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op, City of New Braunfels, City of San Antonio, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Braunfels?
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.