Office Closure: Our offices will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.
- Scheduled Maintenance: We will be performing system maintenance starting Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026 beginning at 5:15pm through 7:15pm. During this time, members will be unable to access SmartHub and make a payment.
Mission: Providing quality service to empower communities and improve lives.
Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a locally owned and operated not-for-profit electric distribution utility. We serve 12 South Texas and Coastal Bend counties located between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas.
Our Headquarters are located in Karnes City, Texas, and our Member Service Center is located in Pleasanton, Texas. Karnes Electric offers competitive rates, state-of-the-art equipment and innovative solutions for your electric power needs.
KEC by the numbers
Meters deployed
Members energized
Miles of energized line
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KEC offers Flood Relief Resources and Assistance
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KEC partners with CoBank to donate $30,000 to Local Nonprofits
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Conserve Energy this Summer – Check out these household tips!
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Hurricane Season: June 1st – November 30th





