Southwestern Electric Power Co
Investor Owned · Full service
12.0¢ per kWh, residential average
Living here
Electric company in Tyler
Southwestern Electric Power Co and other utilities serving Smith County, with average home electricity prices.
Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp
Cooperative · Full service
12.4¢ per kWh, residential average
Wood County Electric Coop, Inc
Cooperative · Full service
12.8¢ per kWh, residential average
Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn
Cooperative · Full service
14.9¢ per kWh, residential average
Estimate a monthly bill
kWh
About $108 a month at Southwestern Electric Power Co’s average of 12.0¢/kWh
Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.
- Southwestern Electric Power Co12.0¢
- Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp12.4¢
- Wood County Electric Coop, Inc12.8¢
- Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn14.9¢
- Texas average14.9¢
- US average15.5¢
Questions
Who provides electricity in Tyler?
Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Wood County Electric Coop, Inc, Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn serve Smith County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.
How much does electricity cost in Tyler?
Southwestern Electric Power Co averaged 12.0¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Texas average 14.9¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $108.
How do I start electric service in Tyler?
Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Smith County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.