Electricity rates in Nacogdoches, TX
Nacogdoches (33,894 people, Nacogdoches County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Deep East Texas Electric Co-op pay about 14.50¢/kWh, 9% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Nacogdoches
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep East Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $150 | 41K | 1,119 |
| Rusk County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $185 | 18K | 587 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.23¢ | $177 | 23K | 841 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Nacogdoches
Oncor Electric Delivery Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 7.0¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 13.5¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.7¢ |
| Energy Texas · No Bull 6 | 6 mo | 11.5¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.6¢ |
Power outages in Nacogdoches County right now
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Outage history in Nacogdoches County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,132 | 466 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,543 (28.2%) | 2,705 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,132 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lufkin 14.3¢
- Hudson 14.3¢
- Huntington 14.3¢
- Alto 15.2¢
- Timpson 13.4¢
- Diboll 14.3¢
- Rusk 13.2¢
- San Augustine 13.4¢
- Tenaha 13.4¢
- Henderson 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75961, 75962, 75963, 75964, 75965
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nacogdoches?
Most homes in Nacogdoches get power from Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.50¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Nacogdoches: Rusk County Electric Co-op (13.72¢), Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢), Southwestern Electric Power Co. (13.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nacogdoches?
About $150 a month, based on 1,035 kWh a month (the average for Deep East Texas Electric Co-op customers) at 14.50¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Nacogdoches, TX?
5 utilities serve Nacogdoches's ZIP codes: Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, Rusk County Electric Co-op, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Southwestern Electric Power Co., Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Nacogdoches is in Texas's competitive market, so Oncor Electric Delivery Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Nacogdoches?
In 2025, customers in Nacogdoches County averaged 7 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 2,705 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.