Electricity rates in Sweetwater, TX
Sweetwater (10,809 people, Nolan County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Taylor Electric Co-op pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 4% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Sweetwater
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.65¢ | $180 | 19K | 364 |
| Big Country Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.75¢ | $110 | 9,533 | 1,182 |
Power outages in Nolan County right now
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Outage history in Nolan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 267 | 413 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,134 (13.1%) | 2,355 (27.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (267 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Roscoe 16.6¢
- Merkel 16.6¢
- Rotan 11.4¢
- Colorado City 13.9¢
- Tye 12.8¢
- Hamlin 13.8¢
- Snyder 11.4¢
- Anson 13.8¢
- Abilene 16.6¢
- Robert Lee 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 79556
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sweetwater?
Most homes in Sweetwater get power from Taylor Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sweetwater: Big Country Electric Co-op (13.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sweetwater?
About $180 a month, based on 1,081 kWh a month (the average for Taylor Electric Co-op customers) at 16.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sweetwater, TX?
2 utilities serve Sweetwater's ZIP codes: Taylor Electric Co-op, Big Country Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sweetwater?
In 2025, customers in Nolan County averaged 6 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 2,355 customers (27.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.