Electricity rates in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo (198,645 people, Potter County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Amarillo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| Rita Blanca Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.68¢ | $236 | 1,166 | 885 |
Power outages in Potter County right now
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Outage history in Potter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 638 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,888 (28%) | 19,503 (50.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109, 79110, 79111, 79114, 79116, 79117, 79118, 79119, 79120, 79121, 79124, 79159, 79166, 79168, 79172, 79174, 79178, 79185, 79189
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Amarillo?
Most homes in Amarillo get power from Southwestern Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Amarillo: Rita Blanca Electric Co-op (8.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Amarillo?
About $132 a month, based on 937 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Public Service Co. customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Amarillo, TX?
2 utilities serve Amarillo's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Rita Blanca Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Amarillo?
In 2025, customers in Potter County averaged 10 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 19,503 customers (50.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.