Electricity rates in Kempner, TX
Kempner (1,078 people, Lampasas County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Pedernales Electric Co-op pay about 13.16¢/kWh, 18% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Kempner
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $158 | 421K | 90 |
| Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $131 | 20K | — |
| Heart of Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.27¢ | $193 | 18K | 204 |
| Bartlett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $215 | 12K | 213 |
Power outages in Lampasas County right now
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Outage history in Lampasas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 73 | 40 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 9 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,504 (13.2%) | 634 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-23 | 2025-07-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (73 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Copperas Cove 13.0¢
- Lampasas 13.2¢
- Fort Cavazos 12.3¢
- Killeen 12.3¢
- Harker Heights 12.3¢
- Florence 13.2¢
- Nolanville 12.3¢
- Bertram 13.2¢
- Burnet 13.2¢
- Gatesville 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 76539
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kempner?
Most homes in Kempner get power from Pedernales Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kempner: Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association (13.04¢), Heart of Texas Electric Co-op (12.27¢), Bartlett Electric Co-op (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kempner?
About $158 a month, based on 1,202 kWh a month (the average for Pedernales Electric Co-op customers) at 13.16¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kempner, TX?
4 utilities serve Kempner's ZIP codes: Pedernales Electric Co-op, Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association, Heart of Texas Electric Co-op, Bartlett Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kempner?
In 2025, customers in Lampasas County averaged 40 min without power. Outages hit 9 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-13, when 634 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.