United Electric Co-op Service electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
United Electric Co-op Service is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 91,268 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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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United Electric Co-op Service bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.75 | $64.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.50 | $112.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.25 | $159.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $287.00 | $207.30 |
*General Service-Single Phase-Residential (effective 2016-10-01, $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.
United Electric Co-op Service residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service-Single Phase-Residential | 2016-10-01 | $17.50 | 9.49¢ |
| General Service-Three Phase Time of Use-Residentialtime-of-use | 2016-10-01 | $22.50 | 36.2¢ (4pm–7pm) · 8.4¢ (12am–4pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service-Single Phase Time of Use-Residentialtime-of-use | 2016-10-01 | $17.50 | 36.2¢ (4pm–7pm) · 8.4¢ (12am–4pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service-Three Phase-Residential | 2016-10-01 | $22.50 | 9.49¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
United Electric Co-op Service rate history
2015–2025: +59% change in the average residential rate (8.72¢ → 13.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | United Electric Co-op Service | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 122 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.23 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 99 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 72 | 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 United Electric Co-op Service's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1,092 | 27 | 1,128 | 2025-10-30 |
| Palo Pinto | 882 | 117 | 4,040 | 2025-06-09 |
| Eastland | 757 | 80 | 5,035 | 2025-04-03 |
| Comanche | 641 | 63 | 1,458 | 2025-05-23 |
| Stephens | 538 | 62 | 1,466 | 2025-04-03 |
| Ellis | 494 | 78 | 22,117 | 2025-03-08 |
| Bosque | 371 | 59 | 1,499 | 2025-05-01 |
| Young | 298 | 60 | 2,091 | 2025-04-03 |
| Coryell | 281 | 40 | 4,542 | 2025-01-19 |
| Erath | 273 | 64 | 3,071 | 2025-05-15 |
| Johnson | 273 | 85 | 19,725 | 2025-09-02 |
| Tarrant | 246 | 32 | 56,077 | 2025-03-04 |
| Hood | 207 | 49 | 3,377 | 2025-08-19 |
| Somervell | 144 | 29 | 1,730 | 2025-02-19 |
United Electric Co-op Service service area
United Electric Co-op Service serves 14 counties in Texas and 112 ZIP codes.
Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Hamilton, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Young
Cities: Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, Euless, Bedford, Keller, Haltom City, Burleson, Hurst, Waxahachie, Cleburne, Southlake, Colleyville, Watauga, Benbrook, Midlothian, Saginaw, Stephenville, Ennis, White Settlement, Crowley, Mineral Wells, Forest Hill, Rendon, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Trophy Club, Granbury, Graham, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Kennedale, Eagle Mountain, Everman, Keene, Joshua, Pecan Plantation, Sansom Park, Lake Worth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 91,268 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 2,439 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 268 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 57,488 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $349,381 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 8,528 MWh |
United Electric Co-op Service at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.58¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.84¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $353,527,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,848,697 MWh |
| Peak demand | 572 MW summer · 815 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.1% |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 19490 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is United Electric Co-op Service's electricity rate?
United Electric Co-op Service residential customers pay an average of 14.35¢ 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 10% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average United Electric Co-op Service electric bill?
About $186 a month. The average United Electric Co-op Service home uses 1,297 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does United Electric Co-op Service have?
United Electric Co-op Service serves 91,268 residential customers and 108,818 customers in total in Texas, across 14 counties.
How reliable is United Electric Co-op Service?
In 2025, the average United Electric Co-op Service customer was without power for 2 hr 2 min (SAIDI) over 1.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 72 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does United Electric Co-op Service offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including General Service-Three Phase Time of Use-Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does United Electric Co-op Service offer net metering for solar?
United Electric Co-op Service had 2,439 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 29.5 MW of capacity and 268 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 United Electric Co-op Service before making decisions.