San Bernard Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
San Bernard Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 32,557 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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San Bernard Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.80 | $73.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.60 | $128.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $218.40 | $183.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $291.20 | $237.90 |
*GS1 - Single Phase General Service (effective nan, $18.50/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.
San Bernard Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 - Single Phase General Service | nan | $18.50 | 10.97¢ |
| RES 1 - Single Phase Residential Service | nan | $17.50 | 10.75¢ |
| GS3 - Three Phase General Service | nan | $35.00 | 10.97¢ |
| RES 3 - Three Phase Residential Service | nan | $32.50 | 10.75¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
San Bernard Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (12.26¢ → 14.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | San Bernard Electric Co-op | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 184 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.43 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 9 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 110 | 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 San Bernard Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes | 2,397 | 127 | 9,056 | 2025-12-10 |
| Lavaca | 1,004 | 54 | 1,374 | 2025-06-11 |
| Waller | 681 | 139 | 7,508 | 2025-05-03 |
| Montgomery | 601 | 138 | 41,377 | 2025-05-27 |
| Austin | 357 | 71 | 2,227 | 2025-10-25 |
| Colorado | 337 | 74 | 1,257 | 2025-11-24 |
| Harris | 321 | 45 | 148,911 | 2025-10-25 |
| Fayette | 51 | 12 | 398 | 2025-06-16 |
San Bernard Electric Co-op service area
San Bernard Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Texas and 148 ZIP codes.
Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Harris, Lavaca, Montgomery, Waller
Cities: Houston, Cypress, Pasadena, Baytown, Spring, Channelview, Mission Bend, La Porte, Deer Park, Cinco Ranch, South Houston, Katy, Humble, Seabrook, Four Corners, Webster, Jersey Village, Highlands, Sealy, Edna, Meadows Place, Nassau Bay, Taylor Lake Village, Columbus, Barrett, El Lago, Hallettsville, Weimar, Sheldon, Oak Cliff Place, Arcola, Shoreacres, Brookside Village, Wallis, Clear Lake Shores
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 386 |
San Bernard Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.71¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.22¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $101,908,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 825,055 MWh |
| Peak demand | 178 MW summer · 228 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 16638 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is San Bernard Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
San Bernard Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.56¢ 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 9% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average San Bernard Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average San Bernard Electric Co-op home uses 1,255 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does San Bernard Electric Co-op have?
San Bernard Electric Co-op serves 32,557 residential customers and 33,684 customers in total in Texas, across 8 counties.
How reliable is San Bernard Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average San Bernard Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 1.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 110 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does San Bernard Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
San Bernard Electric Co-op had 386 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.7 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 San Bernard Electric Co-op before making decisions.