Electricity rates in Tyler, TX
Tyler (103,700 people, Smith County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Tyler
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.12¢ | $158 | 45K | 1,332 |
| Wood County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.24¢ | $147 | 36K | 934 |
| Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.23¢ | $177 | 23K | 841 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Tyler
Oncor Electric Delivery Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 7.0¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 13.5¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.7¢ |
| Energy Texas · No Bull 6 | 6 mo | 11.5¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.6¢ |
Power outages in Smith County right now
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Outage history in Smith County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,715 | 336 |
| Days with outages | 93 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 71,890 (55.7%) | 14,531 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,715 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whitehouse 13.2¢
- Chandler 13.2¢
- Lindale 13.4¢
- Hideaway 13.4¢
- Bullard 13.2¢
- Hawkins 13.4¢
- Troup 13.4¢
- Brownsboro 13.2¢
- Overton 13.4¢
- Big Sandy 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75701, 75702, 75703, 75704, 75705, 75706, 75707, 75708, 75709, 75710, 75711, 75712, 75713, 75798, 75799
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tyler?
Most homes in Tyler 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 Tyler: Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢), Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.12¢), Wood County Electric Co-op (13.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tyler?
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 Tyler, TX?
5 utilities serve Tyler's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Wood County Electric Co-op, Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Tyler is in Texas's competitive market, so Oncor Electric Delivery Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Tyler?
In 2025, customers in Smith County averaged 5 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 14,531 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.