Southwest Rural Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas
Southwest Rural Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,365 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.99¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Southwest Rural Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259.80 |
Southwest Rural Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric Residentialtime-of-use | 2010-11-01 | $25.00 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| All Electric Residentialtime-of-use | 2010-11-01 | $25.00 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Southwest Rural Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (12.58¢ → 12.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Southwest Rural Electric Association doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Southwest Rural Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 1,280 | 15 | 1,142 | 2025-04-30 |
| Foard | 1,274 | 11 | 253 | 2025-08-12 |
| Hardeman | 1,118 | 21 | 1,790 | 2025-06-10 |
| Archer | 500 | 36 | 655 | 2025-03-14 |
| Wilbarger | 230 | 28 | 1,690 | 2025-06-14 |
| Wichita | 127 | 36 | 4,077 | 2025-05-31 |
Southwest Rural Electric Association service area
Southwest Rural Electric Association serves 6 counties in Texas and 22 ZIP codes.
Archer, Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Wichita, Wilbarger
Cities: Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Vernon, Iowa Park, Electra, Seymour, Archer City, Holliday
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Southwest Rural Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,021,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 79,566 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17681 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Rural Electric Association's electricity rate?
Southwest Rural Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 12.99¢ 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 19% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Southwest Rural Electric Association electric bill?
About $256 a month. The average Southwest Rural Electric Association home uses 1,970 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does Southwest Rural Electric Association have?
Southwest Rural Electric Association serves 3,365 residential customers in Texas, across 6 counties.
Does Southwest Rural Electric Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including All Electric Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Southwest Rural Electric Association before making decisions.