Current members will see a credit on their May electric bill

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will return $11.9 million in capital credits in 2026, an increase of $778,000 over last year. Bluebonnet’s members will see a reduction on their May electric bill as a result of the capital credits approved by the Board of Directors during its April meeting.

“This year will mark the most Bluebonnet has ever returned to its members in capital credits,” said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our successful financial management and the extraordinary growth in Bluebonnet’s service area has enabled us to return record amounts in capital credits to our members during the past several years. These credits, combined with some of the lowest electric rates in the state provide true value and directly benefit Bluebonnet’s member-owners.”

The amount each member-owner gets back depends on how much electricity they used in previous years through 2025 and how long they have been a Bluebonnet member. Current members will see a credit on their May electric bill for their share of this year’s capital credits retirement. Former members who are still owed a capital credit will be mailed a check beginning in May.

When determining how much to return to members, Bluebonnet’s Directors consider the impact to electric rates and the co-op’s financial strength. During the past 10 years, Bluebonnet has returned $78.59 million to members in capital credits.

“Approving the return of capital credits is one of the most rewarding responsibilities our Board carries on behalf of Bluebonnet’s members,” said Ben Flencher, Bluebonnet’s Board chairman. “Every year, we focus on making investments that not only ensure Bluebonnet’s long-term growth but also benefit the communities and members we serve.”

Learn more about capital credits.