Electricity rates in 79490 — Lubbock, TX
Homes in ZIP 79490 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).
What a month of electricity costs
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 79490 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 79490
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in TX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. Investor Owned | 13.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 222,146 |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Lubbock | 10.3¢ 2024 | $111 | 56,173 |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Lubbock | 9.0¢ 2024 | $101 | 9,021 |
| City of Lubbock (TX) Municipal · serves Lubbock | 13.7¢ 2024 | $562 | 4,825 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lubbock; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Texas price trend
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 79490
How much does electricity cost in 79490?
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 79490?
Southwestern Public Service Co., with about 222,146 residential customers in Texas; 3 other utilities also serve 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.