Electricity rates in Plainview, TX
Plainview (20,919 people, Hale 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 Plainview
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| South Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.36¢ | $118 | 59K | — |
| Lighthouse Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $97 | 3,880 | — |
Power outages in Hale County right now
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Outage history in Hale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 201 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,457 (9.5%) | 1,553 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Seth Ward 14.1¢
- Hale Center 14.1¢
- Lockney 14.1¢
- Petersburg 14.1¢
- Tulia 14.1¢
- Olton 14.1¢
- Floydada 14.1¢
- Abernathy 14.1¢
- Hart 14.1¢
- Idalou 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79072, 79073
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plainview?
Most homes in Plainview 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 Plainview: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Lighthouse Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plainview?
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 Plainview, TX?
3 utilities serve Plainview's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Lighthouse Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plainview?
In 2025, customers in Hale County averaged 3 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,553 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.