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Electricity Sources

We deliver a diverse, reliable electricity mix for our members.

 

Where Does Our Electricity Come From?

Electricity Sources Chart

 

 

SPEC is a Distribution Cooperative.

Basically, that means we’re “lines only”. We own, operate and maintain the distribution lines that transport power to the homes and businesses in the communities we serve. But we don’t make the power that you use on a daily basis. To cover that need, we rely on another cooperative called STEC.

South Texas Electric Cooperative, or STEC, is a generation and transmission cooperative for South Texas co-ops. It owns and operates power plants that generate electricity and the high voltage transmission lines that transport that power to local cooperatives like SPEC. We purchase power from STEC at wholesale prices and pass those charges along to our members. On your bill, this is called the “STEC Power Supplier Charge”.

STEC’s primary generation sources include natural gas power plants, lignite power plants, hydroelectric facilities and wind power projects. In 2017, STEC’s generation capacity was made up of 65% natural gas, 20.6% coal and 14.4% renewable energy.

 

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Phone: 361-364-2220 (local) or 888-740-2220 (toll free)

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Physical Address: 402 E. Sinton Street, Sinton, TX, 78387

Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 400, Sinton, TX 78387

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  • Home
  • My Account
    • Stop or Start Service
    • Payment and Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Payment Assistance Programs
    • Rates
    • Service Fees
    • Electrician Services
    • Meter Loop Diagrams
    • Outdoor Lighting Program
    • Tax Exempt Forms
    • SmartHub
    • Critical Care & Critical Load
  • Outages & Safety
    • Report an Outage
    • Outage Map
    • Electricity Safety
    • Electricity 101
    • School Safety Program
    • Storm Safety Tips
    • Call Before You Dig
  • Manage Energy
    • Home Efficiency Checkup
    • Energy Savings Tips
    • Renewable Energy
    • Generator Program
    • Kids Energy Zone
  • Member Perks
    • Scholarship
    • Youth Tour
    • Annual Meeting
    • Capital Credits
    • HALO-Flight
    • Co-op Connections Program
  • About SPEC
    • About SPEC
    • Contact Us
    • Co-op News
    • Careers
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws and Member Information
    • Community Service
    • Frequently Asked Questions