Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Data Access Guide
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is a member-owned electric utility serving roughly 139,000 members across 16 North Texas counties. It runs the NISC SmartHub platform (MyTriCountyTX) with 140,000+ AMI smart meters delivering 15-minute interval data, Green Button XML export, and self-service billing.
How to Get Your Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyTriCountyTX Portal (Usage Explorer) | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial, Industrial | 15-min interval usage, billing | Near real-time (1-2 hr) | Dashboard, CSV |
| Green Button XML download | ✓ | ✓ | All members | 15-min interval usage | On-demand | ESPI XML |
| Authorized User delegation | — | ✓ | All | Billing, usage | Immediate after setup | Portal/XML/CSV |
| Manual utility data request | — | ✓ | All | Billing, usage | 5-10 business days | PDF/CSV |
Billing Data Access
Billing data is available through the MyTriCountyTX portal (NISC SmartHub) on web and mobile. Members view current and historical statements with detailed itemization including the Power Cost Recovery Factor (PCRF). There is no automated third-party billing API; third-party access is via authorized-user delegation, customer-shared exports, or a manual data request.
What Data Is on Your Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Bill
- Current bill and due date
- Historical billing statements
- Detailed charge breakdown (energy, demand, PCRF, taxes)
- Payment and transaction history
- Budget billing information
How to Download Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the commercial account at https://tcectexas.smarthub.coop/
- 02Open 'BILL & PAY' for statement detail including demand and PCRF line items
- 03For multi-account or large-load needs, contact businessdevelopment@tcectexas.com or (817) 444-3201
- 04Use Authorized User delegation to grant a consultant view access
How to Download Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://tcectexas.smarthub.coop/ and click 'Register'
- 02Provide account number (from a statement or via the FAQ lookup) and email
- 03Create a password and verify the account
- 04Log in and open 'BILL & PAY' to view and download statements
Third-Party Access to Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Billing Data
Authorized User delegation (recommended)
- 01Customer adds the third party's email as an Authorized User in MyTriCountyTX with view-only permissions
- 02Third party accepts the invite, logs in, and downloads billing/usage data directly
Manual utility data request
- 01Third party emails memberservice@tcectexas.com with signed customer authorization, accounts, date range, and purpose
- 02TCEC processes the request (typically 5-10 business days) and delivers PDF/CSV
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
TCEC has deployed 140,000+ AMI smart meters over a fiber-optic network, providing verified 15-minute interval data (96 points/day) through MyTriCountyTX. Members use the Usage Explorer for hourly and 15-minute breakdowns and can export via Green Button XML; CSV export is available at coarser granularity in some configurations.
How to Download Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log into MyTriCountyTX at https://tcectexas.smarthub.coop/
- 02Open the 'Usage' section
- 03Select 'Green Button' / 'Download My Data'
- 04Choose a date range (typically 12-14 months available)
- 05Download the zipped ESPI XML file and extract for analysis
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
TCEC does not publish a developer portal or programmatic API. The underlying NISC SmartHub platform has API capabilities; an unofficial reverse-engineered tool (tedpearson/electric-usage-downloader) extracts 15-minute data to CSV but is unsupported. Official API access requires a NISC business relationship.
How to Register as a Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) API Vendor
- 01Contact NISC at (866) 999-6472 about SmartHub API/partnership options
- 02Contact businessdevelopment@tcectexas.com for large-load data arrangements
- 03Otherwise use Authorized User delegation or customer-shared Green Button files
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) EDI
- 01No formal EDI trading-partner program. TCEC opted out of ERCOT retail competition, so there is no supplier-switching EDI. For data exchange inquiries, contact businessdevelopment@tcectexas.com or (817) 444-3201
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
TCEC's demand-metered C&I bills are dominated by the per-kW demand charge applied to 15-minute maximum demand with a 75% ratchet, meaning a single peak sets a floor for 11 months. The PCRF and Brazos Rider pass through wholesale power costs. Verified 2024 demand charges range from $1.95/kW (LGS-1) to $8.50/kW (Substation). Choosing the right schedule and managing peak kW and power factor are the main levers.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| General Service (202.2) | Under 50 kVA; energy-only $0.1432/kWh |
| Large General Service-1 (202.3) | 50 kVA+; $1.95/kW demand + tiered energy |
| Substation Service (202.5) | $8.50/kW demand + $0.0995/kWh |
| Large Industrial Service-10 (202.15) | >10,000 kW; $2.30/kW demand + power at cost |
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Rate Features & TOU Details
- 15-minute maximum demand billing
- 75% demand ratchet over the prior 11 months
- Power Cost Recovery Factor (PCRF) pass-through
- Brazos Rider wholesale pass-through
- Primary-service demand credit ($0.10/kW above 300 kW on LGS-1)
- Power-factor-adjusted demand
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Budget & Prepaid Billing
Budget billing averages annual costs into level monthly payments; prepaid billing deducts daily with no deposits or late fees and supports daily usage monitoring.
- 01Call (817) 444-3201 to enroll
- 02Monitor usage/balance in MyTriCountyTX
Business Energy Usage Inquiry
Members can request an energy usage analysis/audit; third-party auditors may be coordinated through this process.
- 01Submit the business energy usage inquiry on the TCEC site
- 02Coordinate audit/analysis with TCEC or its vendors
Outage Center
Real-time outage map, outage reporting, and estimated restoration times.
- 01Visit the Outage Center
- 02Report outages and track restoration
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No published programmatic API or formal Connect My Data; automated access requires a NISC SmartHub partnership.
- ⚠No EDI trading-partner program (cooperative opted out of ERCOT retail competition).
- ⚠Manual utility data requests are slow (5-10 business days) and may exclude 15-minute granularity.
- ⚠The unofficial SmartHub downloader (tedpearson/electric-usage-downloader) is unsupported and may break with platform updates.
- ⚠Verified rate figures are from the tariff effective January 16, 2024; an April 2025 adjustment applied to demand charges with no change to customer charge, per-kWh energy rate, or Brazos Rider - confirm current demand figures in the latest tariff.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Data Access FAQ
Can our energy consultant access TCEC interval data without us sharing files each month?▾
Yes. The recommended method is Authorized User delegation: in MyTriCountyTX, add the consultant's email as a view-only Authorized User. They get ongoing access to download 15-minute Green Button XML and billing data directly. This avoids the slow manual data request and there is no automated API.
What interval granularity does TCEC provide?▾
Verified 15-minute intervals (96 data points per day) from AMI meters, available in the Usage Explorer and via Green Button XML export with a 1-2 hour delay. CSV export may be limited to hourly/daily depending on configuration.
How are commercial and industrial rates structured at TCEC?▾
Demand-metered C&I accounts pay a customer charge plus a per-kW demand charge on 15-minute maximum demand (with a 75% ratchet) plus energy charges. Verified 2024 figures: Large General Service-1 is $30/meter customer charge, $1.95/kW demand, and tiered energy ($0.1362 / $0.1162 / $0.1092 per kWh by block). Substation Service is $8.50/kW demand + $0.0995/kWh. Large Industrial (>10,000 kW) is $250/meter + $2.30/kW demand with power supply passed through at cost. Small General Service (under 50 kVA) is energy-only at $0.1432/kWh.
Is there a power cost pass-through that affects bills?▾
Yes. A Power Cost Recovery Factor (PCRF) and Brazos Rider pass through wholesale power costs and appear as separate line items, so total cost moves with TCEC's wholesale supply costs beyond the base tariff rates.
Can TCEC members choose a competitive retail electricity provider?▾
No. Although the territory overlaps Oncor's area, TCEC opted out of ERCOT retail competition and is the sole retail provider. There is no retail choice, no supplier-switching EDI, and Smart Meter Texas access only applies to any deregulated, non-TCEC-served portions of the area.
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