Swisher Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Texas
Swisher Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,912 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.72¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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Swisher Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $190.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.40 |
Swisher Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $12.49 | 7.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $17.84 | 7.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Swisher Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (12.29¢ → 12.33¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Swisher Electric Co-op | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 426 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.02 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 106 min | — | — |
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 Swisher Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | 2,675 | 12 | 1,126 | 2025-07-18 |
| Briscoe | 2,338 | 17 | 893 | 2025-03-14 |
| Randall | 813 | 44 | 20,522 | 2025-03-14 |
| Castro | 624 | 82 | 1,277 | 2025-03-14 |
| Hale | 201 | 42 | 1,553 | 2025-03-15 |
| Swisher | 97 | 6 | 214 | 2025-03-15 |
Swisher Electric Co-op service area
Swisher Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Texas and 1 ZIP codes.
Armstrong, Briscoe, Castro, Hale, Randall, Swisher
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Swisher Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,798,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 136,243 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 18199 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Swisher Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Swisher Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.72¢ 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 20% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Swisher Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average Swisher Electric Co-op home uses 1,435 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does Swisher Electric Co-op have?
Swisher Electric Co-op serves 7,912 residential customers in Texas, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Swisher Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Swisher Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 6 min (SAIDI) over 4.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Swisher Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including General Service Single-Phase. 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 Swisher Electric Co-op before making decisions.