Rates & other charges
Kerrville Public Utility Board’s (KPUB) mission is to be a responsive and efficient, locally owned provider of safe and reliable utility service at the lowest responsible price.
KPUB’s electric rates are carefully designed to recover the cost of serving each customer class. We purchase power from a variety of competitive sources to secure the most cost-effective rates for our community. As a result, KPUB consistently delivers some of the lowest electricity rates in Texas and across the United States.
To maintain this level of affordability and reliability, KPUB is planning ahead for the future of our power supply. A major supply contract that currently provides a significant portion of our electricity is set to expire in the coming years. In anticipation, KPUB is advancing the development of owning our own power generation plant—a strategic move that has been under consideration for several decades.
In today’s increasingly volatile energy market, owning our own generation will allow KPUB to have more control over our energy portfolio, helping us continue to provide stable, affordable rates for our customers well into the future. Click here to learn more about this project.
KPUB Rates
Sample residential rate breakdown for 1,000 kWh |
| Power supply charge* $86.37 |
| Distribution charge $20.88 |
| Customer charge $16.75 |
| Total due for service $124.00 |
* Power supply charge varies. KPUB does not generate our own electricity—we purchase it from diverse power suppliers. Accordingly, our tariff (rate) is based on a fixed rate + a variable rate that can fluctuate with actual power supply costs. The variable portion is called the power cost adjustment (PCA).
| The current power supply charge (as of November 1, 2026) is as follows: |
| Fixed rate (page 3 of tariff document) $0.04543 per kWh |
| PCA (page 19 of tariff document) $0.04094 per kWh |
| Total power supply charge $0.08637 per kWh |
Our residential rate structure is made up of three components that appear under the detail of electric charges on your monthly bill: the power supply charge, the distribution charge, and the customer charge.
The commercial rate structure, on the other hand, is made up of four components that will appear under the detail of electric charges on your monthly bill: the power supply charge, the distribution energy charge, the distribution demand charge, and the customer charge.
Learn more about these charges and what they encompass here.
Your monthly bill will be the sum of these rate components, plus any taxes, assessments, or surcharges imposed by any governmental authority, which are assessed on the basis of revenues from electric service or volume of electricity purchased or sold.
Other Charges & Fees
Sample of KPUB’s Basic Rates & Fees
Effective November 1, 2026
Residential Service (RS)
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customer Charge | $16.75/month |
| Distribution | $0.02088 per kWh |
| Power Supply | $0.04543 per kWh + PCA |
Small Commercial Service (SCS)
For commercial customers with maximum demand less than 25 kW.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customer Charge | $33.00/month |
| Distribution Energy | $0.02112 per kWh |
| Power Supply | $0.04443 per kWh + PCA |
| Demand Charge | None |
Medium Commercial Service (MCS)
For commercial customers with maximum demand of 25 kW or greater, but less than 400 kW.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customer Charge | $33.00/month |
| Distribution Energy | $0.01672 per kWh |
| Distribution Demand | $1.50 per kW |
| Power Supply | $0.04443 per kWh + PCA |
Large Commercial Service (LCS)
For commercial customers with maximum demand of 400 kW or greater.
| Charge | Secondary Voltage (LCS-S) | Primary Voltage (LCS-P) |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Charge | $275.00/month | $275.00/month |
| Distribution Energy | $0.00580/kWh | $0.00501/kWh |
| Distribution Demand | $8.00/kW | $8.00/kW |
| Power Supply | $0.03643/kWh + PCA | $0.03493/kWh + PCA |
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA): The PCA is a variable charge per kWh calculated in accordance with Rider PCA (page 19 of KPUB’s tariff). It may increase or decrease based on power supply costs.
CIAC (Line Extensions)
| Category | Customer Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Residential | Costs exceeding $2,000 |
| Residential Developments | Costs exceeding $1,500 per dwelling unit |
| Single-Phase Commercial | Costs exceeding $3,000 |
| Three-Phase Commercial | All costs, with an option for a $3,000 upfront construction allowance or bill credits of $3.50 per kW of monthly billed demand for 36 months, applied annually |
AMI Opt-Out Fees
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Manual Meter Reading and Billing | $20.00 per meter |
| Non-Communicating Meter Installation | $150.00 one-time charge |
Additional Miscellaneous Fees
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Account Charge | $45 (business hours) / $157 (after hours) |
| New Service Charge | $95 (business hours) / $500 (after hours) |
| Transfer Fee | $10 |
| Reconnect Charge | $14 (business hours) / $28 (after hours) |
| Temporary Connection — Meter and Service Wires | $240 |
| Temporary Connection — Transformer on Existing Pole | $455 |
| Returned Check or Bank Draft Charge | $27 |
| Meter Test Charge | $71.25 for qualifying residential retests; other classes billed actual costs plus overhead |
| Tampering Charge | $300 plus applicable additional costs |
| Trip Charge | $38 (business hours) / $175 (after hours) |
| Late Payment Penalty | 5% of unpaid amount; waived for qualifying customers over age 60 |
| Collection Processing Charge | $3 |
| Bad Debt Collection Charge | Actual collection agency fee |
| Customer Equipment Charge | $50 (business hours) / $75 (after hours) |
| Additional Services | Calculated based on applicable equipment, capital recovery, overhead, operations, maintenance, and power supply costs |
This summary is provided for general information. Actual bills may include applicable adjustments, taxes, assessments, and other charges. KPUB’s official Tariff for Electric Service governs all rates, fees, and service conditions.
For a full list of all of KPUB’s fees, please refer to our tariff by clicking the button below.
Understanding Your KPUB Bill
Ever wonder what the different charges on your KPUB bill mean? We’ve made it easy to understand. Take a look at a sample bill and learn what each charge covers—from the cost of power to delivering electricity to your home or business.
How Our Rates Are Determined
KPUB is committed to providing fair rates that reflect the cost of providing electric service to our customers. To help ensure our rates are structured appropriately, KPUB periodically works with an independent third-party consultant to conduct a Cost of Service Study.
The study looks at the cost of serving each customer class—including residential, commercial and large commercial customers—and provides recommendations for how those costs should be recovered through KPUB’s rate structure.
When rate changes are considered, the consultant’s findings and recommendations are presented to the KPUB Board of Trustees and Kerrville City Council for review and approval.
View KPUB’s Cost of Service Studies and rate design reports below:
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