Electricity rates in Palestine, TX
Palestine (18,288 people, Anderson County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Trinity Valley Electric Co-op pay about 12.63¢/kWh, 21% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Palestine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.63¢ | $163 | 82K | 179 |
| Houston County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $138 | 22K | 539 |
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Palestine
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 Anderson County right now
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Outage history in Anderson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,509 | 447 |
| Days with outages | 128 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,340 (46%) | 6,058 (20.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,509 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elkhart 14.3¢
- Grapeland 14.3¢
- Frankston 13.2¢
- Berryville 13.2¢
- Jacksonville 13.4¢
- Rusk 13.2¢
- Fairfield 12.6¢
- Bullard 13.2¢
- Crockett 14.3¢
- Buffalo 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 75801, 75802, 75803, 75882
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Palestine?
Most homes in Palestine get power from Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Palestine: Houston County Electric Co-op (15.77¢), Entergy Texas (14.28¢), Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Palestine?
About $163 a month, based on 1,290 kWh a month (the average for Trinity Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 12.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Palestine, TX?
4 utilities serve Palestine's ZIP codes: Trinity Valley Electric Co-op, Houston County Electric Co-op, Entergy Texas, Oncor Electric Delivery Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Palestine 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 Palestine?
In 2025, customers in Anderson County averaged 7 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 6,058 customers (20.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.