How Southwestern Public Service compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southwestern Public Service, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc | 8.83 | 5,333 | -4.52 | -$488 |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | 8.99 | 9,021 | -4.36 | -$471 |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | 10.35 | 56,173 | -3.00 | -$324 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 12.03 | 156,271 | -1.33 | -$143 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc | 12.65 | 118,075 | -0.70 | -$76 |
| Southwestern Public Service Co (this page) | 13.35 | 222,146 | — | — |
| Big Country Electric Coop, Inc | 13.72 | 9,449 | +0.37 | +$40 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southwestern Public Service. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southwestern Public Service customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Texas (see below).
Where Southwestern Public Service customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southwestern Public Service premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Dallam | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Ector | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Hansford | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Hartley | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Hutchinson | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Midland | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
| Moore | Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | 8.28 | +$547 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Texas you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 45 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.73 | 13.35 | -9.4% |
| Residential customers | 220,640 | 222,146 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southwestern Public Service bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: Southwestern Public Service delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: powertochoose.org.
Electric choice in ERCOT competitive TDU areas (~85% of load; munis/co-ops exempt; Power to Choose lists offers). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (TX, EIA-861 2024)
Andrews · Armstrong · Bailey · Borden · Briscoe · Carson · Castro · Cochran · Cottle · Crosby · Dallam · Dawson · Deaf Smith · Donley · Ector · Floyd · Foard · Gaines · Garza · Gray · Hale · Hansford · Hartley · Hemphill · Hockley · Hutchinson · Lamb · Lipscomb · Lubbock · Lynn · Midland · Moore · Motley · Ochiltree · Oldham · Parmer · Potter · Randall · Roberts · Sherman · Swisher · Terry · Wheeler · Wilbarger · Yoakum
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southwestern Public Service Co vs Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Southwestern Public Service Co vs Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc
- Southwestern Public Service Co vs South Plains Electric Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Southwestern Public Service Co more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- Southwestern Public Service Co customers paid an average 13.35 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southwestern Public Service Co?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Texas does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via powertochoose.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Southwestern Public Service Co have?
- 222,146 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 45 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.