Electricity rates in Rancho Viejo, TX
Rancho Viejo (2,491 people, Cameron County) is served by Brownsville Public Utilities Board. Homes on Brownsville Public Utilities Board pay about 11.57¢/kWh, 28% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Rancho Viejo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Olmito 11.6¢
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz 11.6¢
- Los Fresnos 10.8¢
- Green Valley Farms 11.6¢
- Laureles 10.8¢
- Cameron Park Colonia 11.6¢
- La Paloma 10.8¢
- Cameron Park 11.6¢
- San Benito 10.8¢
- Brownsville 11.6¢
ZIP codes: 78523, 78575
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rancho Viejo?
Most homes in Rancho Viejo get power from Brownsville Public Utilities Board, where residential customers pay an average of 11.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rancho Viejo?
About $128 a month, based on 1,108 kWh a month (the average for Brownsville Public Utilities Board customers) at 11.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rancho Viejo, TX?
Brownsville Public Utilities Board serves Rancho Viejo.
How often does the power go out in Rancho Viejo?
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.