Electricity rates in Temple, TX
Temple (72,277 people, Bell County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Heart of Texas Electric Co-op pay about 12.27¢/kWh, 23% less than the Texas average.
What things cost to run in Temple
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Temple
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.27¢ | $193 | 18K | 204 |
| Bartlett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $215 | 12K | 213 |
Power outages in Bell County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Bell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 841 | 197 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,146 (36.3%) | 10,282 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (841 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belton 12.3¢
- Little River-Academy 12.3¢
- Troy 12.3¢
- Morgans Point Resort 12.3¢
- Rogers 14.3¢
- Moody 12.3¢
- Bruceville-Eddy 12.3¢
- Salado 12.3¢
- Holland 14.3¢
- Nolanville 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 76501, 76502, 76503, 76504, 76508
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Temple?
Most homes in Temple get power from Heart of Texas Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.27¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Temple: Bartlett Electric Co-op (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Temple?
About $193 a month, based on 1,573 kWh a month (the average for Heart of Texas Electric Co-op customers) at 12.27¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Temple, TX?
2 utilities serve Temple's ZIP codes: Heart of Texas Electric Co-op, Bartlett Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Temple?
In 2025, customers in Bell County averaged 3 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 10,282 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.