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Facts & Figures

For our most current financial information, download our 2009 Annual Report. Our 2008 Annual Report, 2007 Annual Report and 2006 Annual Report also are available.

General Facts

  • As of the end of 2009, PEC provided electricity to nearly 233,000 meters throughout 8,100 square miles—an area larger than the state of Massachusetts.
  • PEC serves more meters than any other electric distribution co-op in the United States and is a major employer in the Texas Hill Country.


PEC facts for 2009
Year-end meter total232,753
Meter increase over 20094,863
Miles of underground distribution line 2,159
Miles of overhead distribution line14,611
Miles of transmission line304
Kilowatt-hours purchased 5,052,727,765
Kilowatt-hour sales4,717,712,775
Average kwh/month/residential meter1,309
Property taxes incurred $5,040,860
Franchise fees expensed$5,006,231

2009 Consolidated Financial Information
Total assets $1,235,186,908
Operating revenue $571,160,861
Other income (expense)–net $6,348,461
Total income $577,509,322
Total power cost $327,940,525
Operations expense $22,389,528
Maintenance expense $19,879,051
Administrative & general expense $65,237,378
Depreciation expense $36,706,004
Tax expense $5,346,128
Interest expense $41,485,202
Margins from continuing operations $58,525,506
Discontinued operations $1,945,512
Net margin $56,579,994