Electricity rates in Shallowater, TX
Shallowater (2,555 people, Lubbock County) is served by 2 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 Shallowater
| 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 | — |
Power outages in Lubbock County right now
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Outage history in Lubbock County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 48 | 129 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,635 (3.9%) | 17,041 (7.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-11 | 2025-08-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (48 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lubbock 13.5¢
- Wolfforth 14.1¢
- Anton 14.1¢
- Abernathy 14.1¢
- Idalou 14.1¢
- Ransom Canyon 14.1¢
- Levelland 14.1¢
- Littlefield 14.1¢
- Petersburg 14.1¢
- Lorenzo 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79363
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shallowater?
Most homes in Shallowater 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 Shallowater: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shallowater?
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 Shallowater, TX?
2 utilities serve Shallowater's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shallowater?
In 2025, customers in Lubbock County averaged 2 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-30, when 17,041 customers (7.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.