Electricity rates in Ore City, TX
Ore City (1,189 people, Upshur 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 Ore City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.12¢ | $158 | 45K | 1,332 |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $159 | 35K | 2,614 |
Power outages in Upshur County right now
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Outage history in Upshur County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,510 | 1,584 |
| Days with outages | 131 | 117 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,333 (34.8%) | 7,728 (42.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-19 | 2025-04-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,510 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gilmer 13.4¢
- Hughes Springs 13.4¢
- Daingerfield 13.4¢
- Pittsburg 13.4¢
- White Oak 13.4¢
- Longview 13.4¢
- Jefferson 13.4¢
- Hallsville 13.4¢
- Gladewater 13.4¢
- Linden 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75683
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ore City?
Most homes in Ore City 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 Ore City: Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.12¢), Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op (13.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ore City?
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 Ore City, TX?
3 utilities serve Ore City's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ore City?
In 2025, customers in Upshur County averaged 26 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 117 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-04, when 7,728 customers (42.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.