Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 117,857 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% 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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Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $311.00 |
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three Phasetime-of-use | 2002-07-15 | $25.00 | 7.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single Phasetime-of-use | 2002-07-15 | $15.00 | 7.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) rate history
2015–2025: +64% change in the average residential rate (9.18¢ → 15.07¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 203 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.67 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 132 | 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 Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX)'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | 6,937 | 34 | 2,566 | 2025-06-09 |
| King | 3,821 | 11 | 395 | 2025-03-04 |
| Stonewall | 1,837 | 17 | 753 | 2025-11-26 |
| Baylor | 1,280 | 15 | 1,142 | 2025-04-30 |
| Foard | 1,274 | 11 | 253 | 2025-08-12 |
| Haskell | 1,220 | 29 | 2,261 | 2025-06-09 |
| Jack | 1,198 | 47 | 2,732 | 2025-04-20 |
| Palo Pinto | 882 | 117 | 4,040 | 2025-06-09 |
| Throckmorton | 601 | 3 | 694 | 2025-06-05 |
| Archer | 500 | 36 | 655 | 2025-03-14 |
| Wise | 372 | 72 | 2,841 | 2025-03-04 |
| Parker | 283 | 81 | 10,359 | 2025-03-04 |
| Tarrant | 246 | 32 | 56,077 | 2025-03-04 |
| Wilbarger | 230 | 28 | 1,690 | 2025-06-14 |
| Hood | 207 | 49 | 3,377 | 2025-08-19 |
| Denton | 200 | 49 | 62,663 | 2025-03-04 |
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) service area
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) serves 16 counties in Texas and 112 ZIP codes.
Archer, Baylor, Denton, Foard, Haskell, Hood, Jack, King, Knox, Palo Pinto, Parker, Stonewall, Tarrant, Throckmorton, Wilbarger, Wise
Cities: Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, Euless, Bedford, Keller, Haltom City, Hurst, Southlake, Weatherford, Colleyville, Watauga, Benbrook, Saginaw, Stephenville, White Settlement, Crowley, Mineral Wells, Forest Hill, Rendon, Trophy Club, Vernon, Granbury, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Kennedale, Roanoke, Eagle Mountain, Lantana, Decatur, Everman, Krum, Willow Park, Sansom Park, Lake Worth, Jacksboro, Pecan Acres, Argyle, Justin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 117,857 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,935 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 224 |
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.89¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.19¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $480,223,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,308,712 MWh |
| Peak demand | 813 MW summer · 965 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 19159 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX)'s electricity rate?
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢ 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 3% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) electric bill?
About $235 a month. The average Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) home uses 1,512 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) have?
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) serves 117,857 residential customers and 139,530 customers in total in Texas, across 16 counties.
How reliable is Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX)?
In 2025, the average Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) customer was without power for 3 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over 1.67 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 12 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Three Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) offer net metering for solar?
Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) had 1,935 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 17.4 MW of capacity and 224 solar-paired batteries. 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 Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) before making decisions.