BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC TO RETURN $11 MILLION IN CAPITAL CREDITS IN 2025

  

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will return more than $11 million in capital credits to its members this year.

Bluebonnet members will see a reduction on their May electric bill as a result of the capital credits approved by Bluebonnet’s Board of Directors during its April meeting.  Bluebonnet says 2025’s capital credits, which are revenue above what it takes to run the co-op, are up $747,000 over last year.

The amount each cooperative member-owner gets back depends on how much electricity they used in previous years through 2024 and how long they have been a Bluebonnet member. 

Bluebonnet General Manager Matt Bentke says the continued growth in Bluebonnet’s service area, coupled with conservative financial management, has allowed the co-op to return record amounts in capital credits to members.

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 $76 million in capital credits to members.

Bluebonnet Board Chairman Ben Flencher says the cooperative focuses on making investments that not only ensure Bluebonnet’s long-term growth but also benefit the communities and members it serves.

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.