EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 79124 — Amarillo, TX

Homes in ZIP 79124 pay about 13.8¢ per kWh (Southwestern Public Service Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Texas average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price13.8¢per kWh
UtilitySouthwestern Public Service Co.
TX average15.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$128957 kWh/month, 2024
Texas has retail electricity choice. In most of Texas (the ERCOT market) homes buy power from a retail electric provider they choose, while the local utility delivers it. Compare official plan offers at PowerToChoose.org, run by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Co-ops and municipal utilities outside the competitive market set their own rates.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$69
900 kWh / month$124
1,200 kWh / month$166

Monthly cost at the average price of 13.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 79124 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 79124

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in TX
Southwestern Public Service Co.
Investor Owned
13.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$128222,146
Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Potter County
8.3¢
2024
$2091,255

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Potter County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Texas price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Texas averageU.S. averageSouthwestern Public Service Co. 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Texas averageU.S. averageSouthwestern Public Service Co.
Texas averageU.S. averageSouthwestern Public Service Co.
Aug 202615.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+3.3%15.4¢
vs. 5 years ago+33.2%11.9¢
Record high17.0¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2661,670 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West South Central15.3¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 79124

How much does electricity cost in 79124?

About 13.8¢ per kWh for homes (Southwestern Public Service Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $124.

Who is the electric utility for 79124?

Southwestern Public Service Co., with about 222,146 residential customers in Texas; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in TX getting more expensive?

The Texas residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in TX?

In the competitive ERCOT area of Texas, yes: compare retail electric provider plans at PowerToChoose.org, the official site of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.