Deaf Smith Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas · SPP region · SPP
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,993 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 51% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Deaf Smith Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $44.20 | $60.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $88.40 | $111.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $132.60 | $162.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $176.80 | $213.20 |
*Farm & Home - Rate 01 (effective 2006-10-20, $9.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm & Home - Rate 01 | 2006-10-20 | $9.00 | 10.21¢ |
| Residential Space Heating- Rate 02time-of-use | 2006-10-20 | $9.00 | 10.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (9.53¢ → 8.57¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Deaf Smith Electric Co-op | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 514 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.39 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 338 | 127 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Deaf Smith Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham | 1,050 | 19 | 584 | 2025-03-14 |
| Deaf Smith | 934 | 113 | 8,647 | 2025-03-14 |
| Parmer | 835 | 88 | 6,045 | 2025-03-14 |
| Castro | 624 | 82 | 1,277 | 2025-03-14 |
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op service area
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Texas and 10 ZIP codes.
Castro, Deaf Smith, Oldham, Parmer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 2,993 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 13 |
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 5.19¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.22¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $48,416,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 722,789 MWh |
| Peak demand | 176 MW summer · 147 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 4939 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Deaf Smith Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 8.84¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 45% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 51% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Deaf Smith Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $135 a month. The average Deaf Smith Electric Co-op home uses 1,530 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $88.
How many customers does Deaf Smith Electric Co-op have?
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op serves 2,993 residential customers and 4,507 customers in total in Texas, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Deaf Smith Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Deaf Smith Electric Co-op customer was without power for 8 hr 34 min (SAIDI) over 2.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 38 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Deaf Smith Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Space Heating- Rate 02. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Deaf Smith Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Deaf Smith Electric Co-op had 13 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Deaf Smith Electric Co-op before making decisions.