Nueces Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
Nueces Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 18,506 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.99¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Nueces Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.95 | $30.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.90 | $43.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $224.85 | $57.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $299.80 | $70.30 |
*Single Phase General Service-Residential (effective 2009-11-20, $17.50/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.
Nueces Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase General Service-Residential | 2009-11-20 | $17.50 | 2.64¢ |
| Three Phase General Service-Residential | 2009-11-20 | $80.00 | 2.64¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Nueces Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (13.45¢ → 14.46¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Nueces Electric Cooperative | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 411 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.90 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 36 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 114 | 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 Nueces Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 42 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMullen | 1,647 | 10 | 662 | 2025-05-02 |
| Kenedy | 1,643 | 9 | 993 | 2025-05-09 |
| Duval | 971 | 73 | 1,224 | 2025-06-11 |
| Live Oak | 897 | 72 | 1,584 | 2025-05-27 |
| Jim Wells | 687 | 82 | 7,194 | 2025-05-09 |
| Brooks | 482 | 34 | 1,427 | 2025-10-05 |
| Nueces | 287 | 80 | 15,893 | 2025-06-16 |
| Kleberg | 199 | 51 | 2,377 | 2025-08-05 |
Nueces Electric Cooperative service area
Nueces Electric Cooperative serves 8 counties in Texas and 54 ZIP codes.
Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces
Cities: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, Alice, Robstown, Falfurrias, San Diego, Port Aransas, Bishop, Agua Dulce, Freer, Premont, George West, Rancho Alegre, Orange Grove, Benavides, Ricardo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 18,506 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Nueces Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 11.50¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 35.68¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $50,925,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 367,057 MWh |
| Peak demand | 165 MW summer · 189 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 13830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nueces Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Nueces Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 14.99¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 6% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Nueces Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $198 a month. The average Nueces Electric Cooperative home uses 1,319 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does Nueces Electric Cooperative have?
Nueces Electric Cooperative serves 18,506 residential customers and 57,478 customers in total in Texas, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Nueces Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Nueces Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 6 hr 51 min (SAIDI) over 1.90 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 114 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Nueces Electric Cooperative before making decisions.