Electricity rates in Plains, TX
Plains (1,616 people, Yoakum County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Plains
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| Lyntegar Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.68¢ | $117 | 9,163 | 267 |
| Lea County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.98¢ | $134 | 2,206 | 380 |
Power outages in Yoakum County right now
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Outage history in Yoakum County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 327 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,791 (50.1%) | 411 (11.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-02 | 2025-01-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Denver City 14.1¢
- Seagraves 14.1¢
- Sundown 10.7¢
- Brownfield 14.1¢
- Seminole 14.1¢
- Morton 14.1¢
- Levelland 14.1¢
- Wolfforth 14.1¢
- Anton 14.1¢
- Littlefield 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79355
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plains?
Most homes in Plains get power from Southwestern Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plains: Lyntegar Electric Co-op (10.68¢), Lea County Electric Co-op (10.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plains?
About $132 a month, based on 937 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Public Service Co. customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plains, TX?
3 utilities serve Plains's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Lyntegar Electric Co-op, Lea County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plains?
In 2025, customers in Yoakum County averaged 5 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-21, when 411 customers (11.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.