Electricity rates in New Boston, TX
New Boston (4,688 people, Bowie 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 New Boston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $159 | 35K | 2,614 |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $220 | 1,094 | — |
Power outages in Bowie County right now
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Outage history in Bowie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 291 | 427 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,575 (11.6%) | 16,957 (14.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-03 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (291 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hooks 13.4¢
- Maud 13.4¢
- Redwater 13.8¢
- De Kalb 13.4¢
- Red Lick 13.4¢
- Nash 13.4¢
- Wake Village 13.8¢
- Texarkana 13.4¢
- Naples 13.4¢
- Queen City 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75570
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Boston?
Most homes in New Boston 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 New Boston: Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op (13.77¢), Southwest Arkansas E C C (13.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Boston?
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 New Boston, TX?
3 utilities serve New Boston's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op, Southwest Arkansas E C C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Boston?
In 2025, customers in Bowie County averaged 7 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 16,957 customers (14.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.