Wharton County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) was founded in 1937 as the first and only non-profit electric distribution cooperative in Texas. It is a rural electric cooperative that provides electric service to Wharton County and surrounding areas. Their service area covers parts of 5 counties in Texas, with headquarters in Wharton, Texas. WCEC provides reliable electric service, with a goal to keep rates competitive.
WCEC delivers service to more than 19,500 residential and commercial customers through more than 4,000 miles of electric lines spread out over seven thousand square miles. Their service has an average of more than 99.9% reliability rated each year. They are a Touchstone Energy and renewable energy leaders, providing near 100% of all energy from renewable sources.
WCEC provides high-speed broadband internet services along with electric service. Their plans range from 10 Mbps to 1 Gig download speeds. Customers receive exceptional customer service from WCEC. They offer 24/7 support and troubleshooting services with an online portal so customers can easily pay bills, view account details and track usage history.