Magic Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
Magic Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 129,596 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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.
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Magic Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.20 | $48.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.40 | $92.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $162.60 | $136.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $216.80 | $180.40 |
*Residential (effective 2018-01-01, $5.00/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.
Magic Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2018-01-01 | $5.00 | 8.77¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Magic Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (9.19¢ → 10.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Magic Valley Electric Co-op | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 289 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.65 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 231 | 127 | 121 |
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 Magic Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy | 1,643 | 9 | 993 | 2025-05-09 |
| Brooks | 482 | 34 | 1,427 | 2025-10-05 |
| Willacy | 352 | 58 | 1,189 | 2025-05-28 |
| Starr | 186 | 36 | 4,258 | 2025-06-11 |
| Hidalgo | 152 | 29 | 61,152 | 2025-06-13 |
| Cameron | 132 | 44 | 12,812 | 2025-09-16 |
Magic Valley Electric Co-op service area
Magic Valley Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Texas and 63 ZIP codes.
Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Starr, Willacy
Cities: Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito, Alamo, Mercedes, Donna, Alton, Rio Grande City, Hidalgo, La Homa, Raymondville, Murillo Colonia, La Feria, Cameron Park, Cameron Park Colonia, Elsa, Los Fresnos, Mila Doce, Progreso, Palmview, Palmview South, Nurillo, Alton North (historical), Perezville, Doffing, Port Isabel, Midway North, Penitas, Primera, Lopezville, La Joya, Sullivan City, Olivarez, Laureles
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 129,596 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,965 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $10,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 45 MWh |
Magic Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.01¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $307,889,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,013,000 MWh |
| Peak demand | 708 MW summer · 850 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.8% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 11501 |
| Website | www.magicvalley.coop |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Magic Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Magic Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 10.84¢ 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 32% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Magic Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Magic Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,336 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does Magic Valley Electric Co-op have?
Magic Valley Electric Co-op serves 129,596 residential customers and 149,858 customers in total in Texas, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Magic Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Magic Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 4 hr 49 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 51 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Magic Valley Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Magic Valley Electric Co-op had 1,965 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 16.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Magic Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.