Electricity rates in Post, TX
Post (5,349 people, Garza County) is served by 4 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 Post
| 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 | — |
| Big Country Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.75¢ | $110 | 9,533 | 1,182 |
| Lyntegar Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.68¢ | $117 | 9,163 | 267 |
Power outages in Garza County right now
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Outage history in Garza County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 392 | 777 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,118 (78.6%) | 2,082 (77.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (392 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79356
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Post?
Most homes in Post 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 Post: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Big Country Electric Co-op (13.75¢), Lyntegar Electric Co-op (10.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Post?
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 Post, TX?
4 utilities serve Post's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Big Country Electric Co-op, Lyntegar Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Post?
In 2025, customers in Garza County averaged 12 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 2,082 customers (77.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.