Southwestern Public Service Company
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About Southwestern Public Service Company
With their main offices in Amarillo, Texas, Southwestern Public Service Company supplies electricity to 2 states in the country and is considered an investor owned company. Southwestern Public Service Company's customers are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.73% less than the nationwide average of 16.13. In 2023 they had retail sales of 23,434,361 megawatt hours and wholesale sales to other companies of 23,434,361 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce and additional megawatt hours purchased on wholesale channels. These two categories make up 52.70% and 47.30%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity related activities was $2,165,427,600, with $168,063,400 coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
Patrons of the provider pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $127.19. This is 9.95% less than the national average of $141.25. The supplier produces a total of 3,330,362.45 megawatt hours from coal usage, which ranks them the 87th highest producer out of 3530 electric providers in the US With 10,649,409.4 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types, Southwestern Public Service Company is the 103rd largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources in the US out of 3530 providers. They rank 292nd out of the 3530 providers we track in the nation for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuels used.
Thankfully, Southwestern Public Service Company allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. This is a positive for any customer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess electricity back to the grid.
Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business. Suppliers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Southwestern Public Service Company recently reported an annual loss of about 2.90% of the electricity that they generate. These averages allow us to compare the grid efficiencies of the various suppliers who operate throughout the US. Southwestern Public Service Company has earned a ranking of 502nd best out of 3530 companies who report energy loss in the United States.
Southwestern Public Service Company Rate & Electric Bills
Southwestern Public Service Company residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
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Southwestern Public Service Company Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Xcel Energy
- Headquarters:790 S Buchanan Street
Amarillo, Texas 79101
United States of America - CEO:David Hudson
Southwestern Public Service Company Contact
- Website:www.xcelenergy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 895-1999
- Contact Page:www.xcelenergy.com
- Social Media:
Quick Facts About Southwestern Public Service Company
Southwestern Public Service Company ranks 82nd out of 3530 providers in the United States for total electricity generation from natural gas.
Southwestern Public Service Company is the 86th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3530 electricity providers, producing 15,007,063.4 megawatt hours.
Southwestern Public Service Company customers deal with outages that were on average 113 minutes per interruption, with around 0.99 outages each year.
Southwestern Public Service Company produces 4,357,654 megawatt hours of electricity (or 29.04% of their total electricity production) from wind energy.
Southwestern Public Service Company is the 114th largest supplier out of 3530 electricity companies in the country based on number of customers.
Energy Loss
Southwestern Public Service Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
873,690MWh
502 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Southwestern Public Service Company's Power Outages
113 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.99 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Southwestern Public Service Company Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Southwestern Public Service Company Coverage Map
Southwestern Public Service Company State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 127,821 | 707,856,571 | 5 | 29.64% |
| Texas | 281,372 | 1,031,036,024 | 18 | 70.36% |
Southwestern Public Service Company County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong County | 1,980 | 4 | 17.31 | $110.73/mo |
| Bailey County | 6,968 | 2 | 25.14 | $495.66/mo |
| Briscoe County | 1,266 | 52 | 14.38 | $88.76/mo |
| Carson County | 5,856 | 2 | 13.41 | $128.77/mo |
| Castro County | 7,450 | 5 | 12.82 | $138.26/mo |
| Chaves County | 65,014 | 6 | 12.16 | $120.47/mo |
| Cochran County | 2,553 | 5 | 18.68 | $308.93/mo |
| Crosby County | 5,265 | 4 | 13.39 | $113.30/mo |
| Curry County | 48,716 | 2 | 13.39 | $134.28/mo |
| Dallam County | 7,135 | 3 | 10.88 | $221.16/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Southwestern Public Service Company
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | TX | Natural Gas | 2,378,569.38 | 1,350,936,605.18 | 567.96 | |||
Sagamore WindSouthwestern Public Service Company (100.00%) | Roosevelt County | NM | Wind | 2,231,996 | ||||
Hale Community Wind FarmSouthwestern Public Service Company (100.00%) | Hale County | TX | Wind | 2,125,658 | ||||
| Potter County | TX | Coal | 2,076,907.01 | 2,194,754,056.46 | 1,056.74 | |||
| Lamb County | TX | Coal | 1,900,609.01 | 2,009,596,740.31 | 1,057.34 | |||
| Lea County | NM | Natural Gas | 1,818,342 | 1,042,906,238.5 | 573.55 | |||
| Potter County | TX | Natural Gas | 1,210,652 | 717,447,606.4 | 592.61 | |||
| Lamb County | TX | Natural Gas | 660,298 | 376,759,361.5 | 570.59 | |||
| Lea County | NM | Natural Gas | 603,174 | 342,941,371.5 | 568.56 | |||
| Tucumcari | NM | Distillate Fuel Oil | 858 | 64,580,299.51 | 75,268.41 |
Southwestern Public Service Company Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Southwestern Public Service Company Has Coverage
- Abernathy, TX
- Adrian, TX
- Amarillo, TX
- Amherst, TX
- Anton, TX
- Artesia, NM
- Bishop Hills, TX
- Booker, TX
- Borger, TX
- Bovina, TX
- Brownfield, TX
- Cactus, TX
- Canadian, TX
- Canyon, TX
- Carlsbad, NM
- Channing, TX
- Claude, TX
- Clovis, NM
- Crosbyton, TX
- Dalhart, TX
- Darrouzett, TX
- Denver City, TX
- Dexter, NM
- Dimmitt, TX
- Dumas, TX
- Earth, TX
- Eunice, NM
- Farwell, TX
- Floydada, TX
- Follett, TX
- Friona, TX
- Fritch, TX
- Groom, TX
- Gruver, TX
- Hagerman, NM
- Hale Center, TX
- Happy, TX
- Hart, TX
- Hereford, TX
- Higgins, TX
- Hobbs, NM
- Idalou, TX
- Jal, NM
- Kress, TX
- Lake Arthur, NM
- Lake Tanglewood, TX
- Lefors, TX
- Levelland, TX
- Littlefield, TX
- Lockney, TX
- Logan, NM
- Lorenzo, TX
- Loving, NM
- Lubbock, TX
- McLean, TX
- Meadow, TX
- Miami, TX
- Mobeetie, TX
- Morton, TX
- Muleshoe, TX
- New Deal, TX
- Olton, TX
- Palisades, TX
- Pampa, TX
- Panhandle, TX
- Perryton, TX
- Petersburg, TX
- Plainview, TX
- Post, TX
- Ralls, TX
- Ropesville, TX
- Sanford, TX
- Seagraves, TX
- Seminole, TX
- Shallowater, TX
- Silverton, TX
- Skellytown, TX
- Slaton, TX
- Spearman, TX
- Springlake, TX
- Stinnett, TX
- Stratford, TX
- Sudan, TX
- Sundown, TX
- Sunray, TX
- Tahoka, TX
- Texhoma, OK
- Texhoma, TX
- Texico, NM
- Timbercreek Canyon, TX
- Tucumcari, NM
- Vega, TX
- Wellman, TX
- Wheeler, TX
- White Deer, TX
- Whiteface, TX
- Wilson, TX
- Wolfforth, TX
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Southwestern Public Service Company FAQ:
What cities does Southwestern Public Service Company supply electricity in?
Southwestern Public Service Company supplies to 98 cities throughout the country.
How much is the average bundled bill for Southwestern Public Service Company customers each month?
Consumers of Southwestern Public Service Company pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $127.19.
How many states does Southwestern Public Service Company sell electricity to?
Southwestern Public Service Company offers service in 2 states in the nation.
What is the phone number for Southwestern Public Service Company?
The Southwestern Public Service Company phone number is (800) 895-1999.
Who is the CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company?
David Hudson is the current CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Southwestern Public Service Company?
Southwestern Public Service Company owns or is associated with 10 power plants.
Does Southwestern Public Service Company have a parent company?
Xcel Energy is the owner of Southwestern Public Service Company.
What percentage of Southwestern Public Service Company's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Southwestern Public Service Company generates 70.96% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
When will Southwestern Public Service Company power be restored?
Southwestern Public Service Company's outages last, on average, approximately 113 minutes per each outage.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Southwestern Public Service Company customers?
Southwestern Public Service Company's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average United States BUNDLED rate of 16.13 cents.
How many counties does Southwestern Public Service Company sell electricity to?
Southwestern Public Service Company offers service to customers in 44 counties throughout the nation.
What percentage of Southwestern Public Service Company's electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Electric plants owned by or associated with Southwestern Public Service Company generate 29.04% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
