Electricity rates in Longview, TX
Longview (82,287 people, Gregg County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Longview
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Rusk County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $185 | 18K | 587 |
| Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.12¢ | $158 | 45K | 1,332 |
Power outages in Gregg County right now
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Outage history in Gregg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,421 | 542 |
| Days with outages | 107 | 104 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,501 (25.7%) | 10,925 (17%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,421 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Oak 13.4¢
- Hallsville 13.4¢
- Kilgore 13.4¢
- Gladewater 13.4¢
- Liberty City 13.4¢
- Tatum 13.4¢
- Gilmer 13.4¢
- Ore City 13.4¢
- Overton 13.4¢
- Marshall 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75601, 75602, 75603, 75604, 75605, 75606, 75607, 75608, 75615
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Longview?
Most homes in Longview get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Longview: Rusk County Electric Co-op (13.72¢), Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Longview?
About $156 a month, based on 1,159 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 13.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Longview, TX?
3 utilities serve Longview's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Rusk County Electric Co-op, Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Longview?
In 2025, customers in Gregg County averaged 9 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 104 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 10,925 customers (17%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.