Southwestern Public Service Company: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

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 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.08% less than the nationwide average of 15.64. In 2022 they had retail sales of 22,611,571 megawatt hours and wholesale sales to other companies of 22,611,571 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 51.80% and 48.20%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. Their total revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $2,232,051,100, with $246,782,900 coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market.

Patrons of the provider pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $133.09. This is 0.30% more than the national average of $132.69. The supplier ranks as the 58th highest generator of megawatt hours from coal out of 3517 electricity companies in the nation. The supplier's electricity generating facilities produce 5,109,566.01 megawatt hours by burning natural gas as the fuel source. This amount makes them 94th highest provider in the nation out of 3517 providers for total natural gas production. Generation facilities associated with Southwestern Public Service Company generate 15,138,372.01 megawatt hours, which is the 86th highest of any supplier in the United States.

Southwestern Public Service Company Net Metering

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.

Energy Loss

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 2.67% 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 307th best out of 3517 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.091/kWh$207.48/mo.$61.79/mo.
1765th13.59¢Southwestern Public Service Company's Average residential price per kWh
1827th$133.09Average monthly electricity bill for Southwestern Public Service Company's residential customers

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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

Southwestern Public Service Company Service

  • Outage Phone:(800) 895-1999

Quick Facts About Southwestern Public Service Company

Southwestern Public Service Company produces 26.54% of their electricity from sustainable fuel sources, which ranks them 298th in the nation out of the 3517 companies we track.

By megawatt hours produced, Southwestern Public Service Company is the 86th largest supplier out of 3517 in the country.

Southwestern Public Service Company generates 4,017,171 megawatt hours of electricity from wind energy, which is the 28th highest amount in the United States out of 3517 providers that we track.

Southwestern Public Service Company generates 73.46% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 11,121,201.01 megawatt hours, which is 94th highest in the country out of 3517 companies.

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Energy Loss

Southwestern Public Service Company's energy loss due to business operations.

-2.67%

Total Energy Loss

793,034MWh

307 National Rank

Southwestern Public Service Company Energy Makeup

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Southwestern Public Service Company Coverage Map

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Southwestern Public Service Company State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
New Mexico126,965661,993,137527.76%
Texas279,6441,165,983,1731772.24%

Southwestern Public Service Company County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Armstrong County1,980316.84$128.92/mo
Bailey County6,968214.86$120.23/mo
Briscoe County1,2664413.13$150.05/mo
Carson County5,856114.52$139.66/mo
Castro County7,450513.59$119.41/mo
Chaves County65,014612.87$114.25/mo
Cochran County2,553414.41$126.26/mo
Crosby County5,265314.27$143.28/mo
Curry County48,716212.63$117.55/mo
Dallam County7,135316.57$195.05/mo

Power Plants Owned by Southwestern Public Service Company

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Potter County TX Coal 3,294,060.993,484,023,141.671,057.67
Lamb County TX Coal 2,799,7062,961,192,988.271,057.68
Roosevelt County NM Wind 2,095,699
Hale County TX Wind 1,921,472
Lubbock County TX Natural Gas 1,848,089.011,068,254,239.48578.03
Lea County NM Natural Gas 1,270,839763,859,029.22601.07
Potter County TX Natural Gas 713,298447,844,652.64627.85
Lea County NM Natural Gas 690,043432,880,883.68627.32
Lamb County TX Natural Gas 504,995302,624,705.48599.26
Tucumcari NM Distillate Fuel Oil 170224,619.661,321.29

Southwestern Public Service Company Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
39.69%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
33.75%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
26.54%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.02%

Cities Southwestern Public Service Company Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Southwestern Public Service Company FAQ:

What percentage of Southwestern Public Service Company's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?

Southwestern Public Service Company generates 26.54% of their electricity from renewable fuels.

What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Southwestern Public Service Company customers?

The average BUNDLED rate of electricity for consumers of Southwestern Public Service Company is 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What is the phone number for Southwestern Public Service Company?

You can reach Southwestern Public Service Company by phone via (800) 895-1999.

How many states does Southwestern Public Service Company supply electricity in?

Southwestern Public Service Company offers service to customers in 2 states.

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 $133.09.

What percentage of Southwestern Public Service Company's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?

Southwestern Public Service Company generates 73.46% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

Who is the CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company?

David Hudson is the current CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company.

What cities does Southwestern Public Service Company have customers in in?

Southwestern Public Service Company has customers in 109 cities throughout the nation.

How many counties does Southwestern Public Service Company sell electricity in?

There are 42 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Southwestern Public Service Company.

What company is Southwestern Public Service Company owned by?

Xcel Energy is the owner of Southwestern Public Service Company.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Southwestern Public Service Company?

There are 10 power plants owned by or associated with Southwestern Public Service Company.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-01-13