City of Castroville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Texas
City of Castroville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,585 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.37¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Castroville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.85 | $63.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.70 | $118.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $170.55 | $174.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $227.40 | $229.80 |
*Residential (effective 2012-10-01, $8.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Castroville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-10-01 | $8.00 | 11.09¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Castroville rate history
2015–2025: +74% change in the average residential rate (6.34¢ → 11.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Castroville doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Castroville's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | 426 | 60 | 4,944 | 2025-06-16 |
City of Castroville service area
City of Castroville serves Medina County in Texas.
Medina
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Castroville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,462,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 31,410 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 3168 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Castroville's electricity rate?
City of Castroville residential customers pay an average of 11.37¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 29% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Castroville electric bill?
About $188 a month. The average City of Castroville home uses 1,651 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does City of Castroville have?
City of Castroville serves 1,585 residential customers in Texas, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Castroville before making decisions.