Electricity rates in Pittsburg, TX
Pittsburg (4,602 people, Camp 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 Pittsburg
| 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 Camp County right now
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Outage history in Camp County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,379 | 1,517 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,417 (107.8%) | 4,331 (72.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-27 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,379 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Pleasant 13.4¢
- Daingerfield 13.4¢
- Gilmer 13.4¢
- Winnsboro 13.4¢
- Hughes Springs 13.4¢
- Ore City 13.4¢
- Mount Vernon 13.4¢
- Naples 13.4¢
- Holly Lake Ranch 13.4¢
- Big Sandy 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75686
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pittsburg?
Most homes in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg: Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.12¢), Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op (13.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pittsburg?
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 Pittsburg, TX?
3 utilities serve Pittsburg'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 Pittsburg?
In 2025, customers in Camp County averaged 25 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 4,331 customers (72.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.