Electricity rates in Big Spring, TX
Big Spring (28,862 people, Howard County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Concho Valley Electric Co-op pay about 13.93¢/kWh, 13% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Big Spring
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concho Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $131 | 12K | 364 |
| Big Country Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.75¢ | $110 | 9,533 | 1,182 |
| Lyntegar Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.68¢ | $117 | 9,163 | 267 |
Power outages in Howard County right now
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Outage history in Howard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 44 | 201 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 649 (1.5%) | 6,823 (15.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-28 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (44 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stanton 13.2¢
- Colorado City 13.9¢
- Midland 13.2¢
- Sterling City 13.9¢
- Lamesa 14.1¢
- Snyder 11.4¢
- Gardendale 13.2¢
- Roscoe 16.6¢
- Odessa 13.2¢
- Andrews 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79720, 79721
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Spring?
Most homes in Big Spring get power from Concho Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Big Spring: Big Country Electric Co-op (13.75¢), Lyntegar Electric Co-op (10.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Spring?
About $131 a month, based on 943 kWh a month (the average for Concho Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 13.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Big Spring, TX?
3 utilities serve Big Spring's ZIP codes: Concho Valley Electric Co-op, Big Country Electric Co-op, Lyntegar Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Spring?
In 2025, customers in Howard County averaged 3 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 6,823 customers (15.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.