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Bandera Electric Cooperative
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1938
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBandera, United States
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Bandera
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
electric distribution services, fiber internet services, renewable energy programs, rural electric cooperative, member-owned utility
Industry2 codes
1EUADABAC
CodeEUADABACPrimaryYes
2EUAMAJAD
CodeEUAMAJADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • 2211
  • 221122
SIC code1 code
  • 4911
Product category
Rural Electric Distribution Cooperative
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components6 values
Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Bandera Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, nonprofit rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity to residential and small-business members across its service territory in and around Bandera, Texas. In addition to electric distribution, the cooperative delivers fiber-based broadband internet service, supports renewable energy programs for members, and operates community outreach initiatives that reinvest in the local service area.

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Product and service4 records
1Electric Distribution Service
CategoryElectric utility distribution
Description

Member-owned electric distribution service delivering electricity to residential and small-business members across the cooperative's rural Texas Hill Country service territory.

2Fiber Internet Service
CategoryBroadband internet services
Description

High-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet service offered by the cooperative to its members in the rural service area where conventional broadband options are limited.

3Renewable Energy Programs
CategoryRenewable energy services
Description

Renewable energy initiatives that give cooperative members options to support or participate in clean energy generation tied to their electricity service.

4Community Outreach Services
CategoryCommunity programs
Description

Community engagement, education, and local support programs run by the cooperative for the benefit of members and the broader service territory community.

Expansion highlight2 records

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Peers10 records
1Mid-South Synergy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas electric cooperative serving the Brazos Valley region. Comparable in scale (mid-sized distribution co-op) and increasingly diversified into fiber broadband and distributed renewables.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The largest electric cooperative in Texas and a direct geographic neighbor in the Texas Hill Country. Operates as a member-owned distribution co-op providing electricity, broadband, and member services across a multi-county territory closely overlapping Bandera Electric's footprint.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Municipal utility serving Austin and surrounding areas with high renewables penetration. Comparable in offering renewable and community-energy programs and serves as a regional benchmark for utility-led decarbonization.

4Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas electric cooperative offering electricity, broadband (GVEC.net), and renewables. Directly comparable given the shared cooperative structure and similar adjacency into fiber and distributed energy services.

TypeOthers
Description

The national trade association for electric cooperatives. Not a direct competitor, but the umbrella organization providing governance, advocacy, financing access, and bulk procurement services to Bandera Electric Cooperative and similar member co-ops.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Central Texas distribution cooperative with comparable member base and operating model. Provides a benchmark for how Texas electric co-ops expand into fiber, demand response, and community energy programs.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility in the U.S., based in San Antonio. Although a municipal utility rather than a cooperative, it is the dominant incumbent utility in the broader region adjacent to Bandera Electric's service territory.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Adjacent Texas electric cooperative serving rural customers south and west of San Antonio. Comparable geographic profile and member-owned distribution model, with overlapping customer base along the Bandera/Medina county border.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Member-owned distribution cooperative in Central Texas with a similar service-territory profile and product mix. Directly comparable on governance, regulatory treatment, and operational scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving Central and South Texas. Closely comparable in business model, service mix, and regulatory treatment, with similar broadband and community-program expansion.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Bandera Electric Cooperative

Rural Electric Distribution Cooperativebanderaelectric.com

Bandera Electric Cooperative firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Bandera Electric Cooperative
Website
https://banderaelectric.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1938
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Bandera Electric Cooperative is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bandera
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Bandera Electric Cooperative business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Bandera Electric Cooperative product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Bandera Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, nonprofit rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity to residential and small-business members across its service territory in and around Bandera, Texas. In addition to electric distribution, the cooperative delivers fiber-based broadband internet service, supports renewable energy programs for members, and operates community outreach initiatives that reinvest in the local service area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Electric Distribution Service Member-owned electric distribution service delivering electricity to residential and small-business members across the cooperative's rural Texas Hill Country service territory.
  • Fiber Internet Service High-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet service offered by the cooperative to its members in the rural service area where conventional broadband options are limited.
  • Renewable Energy Programs Renewable energy initiatives that give cooperative members options to support or participate in clean energy generation tied to their electricity service.
  • Community Outreach Services Community engagement, education, and local support programs run by the cooperative for the benefit of members and the broader service territory community.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Bandera Electric Cooperative technology and API

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Expansion highlights2 records

Bandera Electric Cooperative competitors and assessment

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Direct peers

  • Mid-South Synergy: Texas electric cooperative serving the Brazos Valley region. Comparable in scale (mid-sized distribution co-op) and increasingly diversified into fiber broadband and distributed renewables.
  • Pedernales Electric Cooperative: The largest electric cooperative in Texas and a direct geographic neighbor in the Texas Hill Country. Operates as a member-owned distribution co-op providing electricity, broadband, and member services across a multi-county territory closely overlapping Bandera Electric's footprint.
  • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC): Texas electric cooperative offering electricity, broadband (GVEC.net), and renewables. Directly comparable given the shared cooperative structure and similar adjacency into fiber and distributed energy services.
  • Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative: Central Texas distribution cooperative with comparable member base and operating model. Provides a benchmark for how Texas electric co-ops expand into fiber, demand response, and community energy programs.
  • Medina Electric Cooperative: Adjacent Texas electric cooperative serving rural customers south and west of San Antonio. Comparable geographic profile and member-owned distribution model, with overlapping customer base along the Bandera/Medina county border.
  • Central Texas Electric Cooperative: Member-owned distribution cooperative in Central Texas with a similar service-territory profile and product mix. Directly comparable on governance, regulatory treatment, and operational scale.
  • Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative: Member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving Central and South Texas. Closely comparable in business model, service mix, and regulatory treatment, with similar broadband and community-program expansion.

Broad incumbents

  • Austin Energy: Municipal utility serving Austin and surrounding areas with high renewables penetration. Comparable in offering renewable and community-energy programs and serves as a regional benchmark for utility-led decarbonization.
  • CPS Energy: Largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility in the U.S., based in San Antonio. Although a municipal utility rather than a cooperative, it is the dominant incumbent utility in the broader region adjacent to Bandera Electric's service territory.

Others

  • National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA): The national trade association for electric cooperatives. Not a direct competitor, but the umbrella organization providing governance, advocacy, financing access, and bulk procurement services to Bandera Electric Cooperative and similar member co-ops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Bandera Electric Cooperative M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Bandera Electric Cooperative

What does Bandera Electric Cooperative do?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, nonprofit rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity to residential and small-business members across its service territory in and around Bandera, Texas. In addition to electric distribution, the cooperative delivers fiber-based broadband internet service, supports renewable energy programs for members, and operates community outreach initiatives that reinvest in the local service area.

When was Bandera Electric Cooperative founded?

Bandera Electric Cooperative was founded in 1938. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Bandera Electric Cooperative based?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Bandera, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Bandera Electric Cooperative's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mid-South Synergy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, Medina Electric Cooperative, Central Texas Electric Cooperative and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative. Broad incumbents are Austin Energy and CPS Energy. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is listed as an others.

Does Bandera Electric Cooperative have an API?

No public API is recorded for Bandera Electric Cooperative.

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CEO Bill Hetherington cited partners Atma Energy and Apolloware monitoring.PR NewswireBEC to be Featured in Award-Winning Documentary Series with Dennis QuaidBandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is being featured in the award-winning documentary series Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid to highlight its efforts in advancing rural broadband access in Texas Hill Country. A commercial version of the episode is airing on major news networks including CNN and Fox News, while a longer version will air on public television. The documentary focuses on the digital divide between rural and urban America and the role of fiber broadband in helping communities compete in the global marketplace.PR NewswireNew Apolloware Initiative Expands Reach Of Green TechnologyBandera Electric Cooperative announced on Earth Day 2021 that its proprietary energy analytics platform Apolloware is now available to the general public, expanding beyond its original availability to BEC members only. The platform monitors appliances, solar panels, inverters, and electric circuits, transmitting data to a mobile app or website to help users visualize and optimize energy consumption during peak demand periods. Several utilities have already incorporated Apolloware into their systems to deploy personalized energy efficiency experiences for customers.GlobeNewswireBandera Electric Cooperative Builds Next Generation Fiber Network for Smart Grid and Broadband Services with Calix Cloud, Whole Home Wi-Fi, and AXOS SolutionsBandera Electric Cooperative is deploying Calix AXOS and Whole Home Wi-Fi across its fiber network, serving over 26,000 members. The network has secured 4,000 residential pre-registrations and provides 10 gigabit connectivity to local schools. BEC plans to expand fiber to all members and integrate Smart Grid and renewable energy services.PR NewswireBEC Selected to provide Energy Solution in LiberiaBEC Solar, a subsidiary of Bandera Electric Cooperative, has been selected to design and deliver a standalone 70 kW solar energy solution for Totota, a rural community in Liberia, providing power to approximately 400 houses and businesses. The system includes 220 solar panels, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery storage, and a backup diesel generator, with ownership held by a local electric cooperative. The project is being implemented by NRECA International under the U.S. Government's Power Africa initiative through USAID's Beyond The Grid program.PR NewswireTexas Co-op BEC Develops Innovative Software to Enhance Solar InstallationsBandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) has developed Apolloware, a cloud-based software solution designed to enhance solar installations by allowing members to monitor energy consumption and production in real time. The utility aims to reduce system design and operation costs while enabling commercial and residential members to optimize financial benefits through the wholesale energy market. A pilot program is currently underway through the end of 2017 to validate the software's ability to reconcile predicted and actual solar production models.PR NewswireRural Texas Co-Op, BEC, Modernizes Electric Grid With Distribution AutomationBandera Electric Cooperative completed its first distribution circuit automation project in Bandera, Texas, marking the initial step toward developing a smart grid that enables real-time adjustments to changing loads and integrates renewable energy sources. The automation is powered by BEC Fiber, a fiber optic network installed last year that also provides high-speed internet access to rural members in the co-op's seven-county Texas Hill Country territory for the first time. The project allows the co-op to better quantify solar value during peak conditions and will eventually enable predictive maintenance strategies, with the goal of improving system reliability, efficiency, and cost savings for its more than 25,000 members.PR NewswireBEC bridges digital divide with public access Wi-Fi, broadband in BanderaBandera Electric Cooperative announced it will activate a fiber network on May 21 to deliver high-speed broadband service to Bandera, Texas, providing hundreds of homes and businesses with their first access to the internet. The free public access Wi-Fi network will cover downtown areas, Bandera City Park, and Mansfield Park on Highway 16, while in-home wireless service ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps will be available after a pilot program. Texas ranks 44th out of 48 surveyed states for rural broadband access, with less than half of Texans outside urban areas having access to affordable, reliable service.