What to expect on your August bill
What is there to say about July in Texas?
July 2026 was hotter than normal with ten 100 degree days and two days with highs of 106. That means CoServ Members ran their air conditioners more, so electricity usage will be higher than last month.
The end.
Seriously, though, this was the hottest July since 2023, just looking at the Cooling Degree Days (CDD) in the chart below. Still, neither 2023 nor 2026 come close to 2022, when the CDD topped 838! The other really hot July in recent memory was 2011, with CDD of 828.
| June | July | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 84 | 88.3 | 4.3 degrees warmer |
| Heating Degree Days | 0 | 0 | 0 HDD |
| Cooling Degree Days | 578 | 727 | 149 more CDD |
| Utilities and the federal government measure the impact of weather on energy usage by calculating Cooling Degree Days (CDD) and Heating Degree Days (HDD). To calculate the CDD, take the average temperature for a day and subtract it from 65. The higher the number, the more air conditioning will be needed to keep your home comfortable. Click here for more information on calculating CDD. | |||
July 2026 was 2.6 degrees warmer on average than July 2025.
There was a one-week reprieve in the middle of July when North Texas received some rain, resulting in highs in the lower 90s and lows in the low 70s. On July 13 and 15, North Texas recorded a low of 72, the lowest temperature of the month. North Texas received 1.36 inches of rain, with the majority of that coming on July 13. But it didn’t last. Highs were back at 100 degrees by July 20.
The highest temperatures were recorded on July 21 and 22 at 106 degrees.
At CoServ, we know these higher temperatures can often lead to higher bills, putting extra stress on your budget. CoServ’s Summer Savings Series page has all the resources you need from putting SmartHub tools to work to energy savings tips.
There are also links to Financial Assistance resources. If you need help with your bill, call CoServ Customer Care at 940-321-7800 or email us at [email protected] before the due date. Don’t wait until after the due date or your account could be subject to disconnection and additional fees.
RATES
No matter what happens with the weather, CoServ strives to keep its electric rates consistent and affordable.
For July billing, the Standard residential rate will be 12.28 cents per kilowatt-hour, the same rate as last month.
Click here to see how we stack up against for-profit retail electric providers in Texas.
For more in-depth information on what goes into calculating your electric bill check out Texas Co-op Power magazine’s May through August editions.
Click here to see all of CoServ’s residential electric rates.
