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Electric company in Brownsville

Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc and other utilities serving Cameron County, with average home electricity prices.

Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc

Cooperative · Full service

10.2¢ per kWh, residential average

126,402 customers statewide

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Municipal · Full service

12.7¢ per kWh, residential average

48,146 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $92 a month at Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc’s average of 10.2¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc10.2¢
  • Brownsville Public Utilities Board12.7¢
  • Texas average14.9¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Brownsville?

Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Brownsville Public Utilities Board serve Cameron County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Brownsville?

Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc averaged 10.2¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Texas average 14.9¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $92.

How do I start electric service in Brownsville?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Cameron County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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