Electricity rates in Ames, TX
Ames (1,171 people, Coryell County) is served by Heart of Texas Electric Co-op. Homes on Heart of Texas Electric Co-op pay about 12.27¢/kWh, 23% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Ames
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.27¢ | $193 | 18K | 204 |
Power outages in Coryell County right now
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Outage history in Coryell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 416 | 281 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,717 (25.4%) | 4,542 (17.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-01-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (416 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gatesville 12.3¢
- Valley Mills 12.3¢
- Clifton 12.3¢
- McGregor 12.3¢
- Hamilton 13.0¢
- Fort Cavazos 12.3¢
- Killeen 12.3¢
- Copperas Cove 13.0¢
- Moody 12.3¢
- Meridian 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 76538, 76599
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ames?
Most homes in Ames get power from Heart of Texas Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.27¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ames?
About $193 a month, based on 1,573 kWh a month (the average for Heart of Texas Electric Co-op customers) at 12.27¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ames, TX?
Heart of Texas Electric Co-op serves Ames.
How often does the power go out in Ames?
In 2025, customers in Coryell County averaged 4 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-19, when 4,542 customers (17.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.