SWEPCO Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) homes in Texas. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 13.43¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +9.5%
- 201910.20¢
- 202311.92¢
- 202412.03¢
- 202512.60¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202613.43¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (RS) | None. Same price all day | $9.42 |
| Time of use pilot | Summer 3 to 7 pm; cheapest 11 pm to 5 am | $14.85 |
Source: SWEPCO Texas rates and fees, as of August 1, 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Power you take is billed at the normal price. Power you send back is credited each month at SWEPCO's avoided cost of energy.
- Solar fees
- $9.42 a month account fee for solar homes, on top of the customer charge.
Source: SWEPCO Texas tariff (August 1, 2026).
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