Electricity rates in Tenaha, TX
Tenaha (1,152 people, Shelby County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Tenaha
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Deep East Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $150 | 41K | 1,119 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $129 | 9,432 | 973 |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 885 | 828 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 109 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,178 (28.8%) | 3,609 (24.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-02 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (885 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Timpson 13.4¢
- Carthage 13.4¢
- San Augustine 13.4¢
- Tatum 13.4¢
- Nacogdoches 14.5¢
- Henderson 13.4¢
- Waskom 13.4¢
- Marshall 13.4¢
- Milam 13.4¢
- Hallsville 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75974
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tenaha?
Most homes in Tenaha get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tenaha: Deep East Texas Electric Co-op (14.50¢), Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (11.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tenaha?
About $156 a month, based on 1,159 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 13.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tenaha, TX?
3 utilities serve Tenaha's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tenaha?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 13 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 109 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 3,609 customers (24.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.