WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
El Paso

Texas

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The State of Electricity in El Paso

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in El Paso

Average monthly bill

January

$131

February

$105

March

$100

April

$99

May

$143

June

$194

July

$229

August

$248highest

September

$161

October

$95lowest

November

$115

December

$124

Carbon Emissions

786 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

977 kWh

Where does El Paso’s electricity come from?

El Paso's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of El Paso's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in El Paso. Solar provides 8% of the energy in El Paso. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in El Paso.

58%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

13%

Coal

8%

Solar

6%

Nuclear

Solar energy in El Paso

The state of solar in El Paso

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,681 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,062

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

8 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in El Paso

incentivesavingsutility 
Sealing and Insulation ProductsVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Sealing and Insulation ProductsVariesEl Paso Electric (TX)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Windows, Doors, and SkylightsVariesEl Paso Electric (TX)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Clothes WashersVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Windows, Doors, and SkylightsVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Smart ThermostatsVariesEl Paso Electric (TX)See Details
Smart ThermostatsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Clothes Dryers$50CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Smart ThermostatsVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageVariesEl Paso Electric (TX)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Light FixturesVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Sealing and Insulation ProductsVariesEl Paso Electric (NM)See Details
Smart Thermostats$75CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$12- $14 /UnitCenterPoint EnergySee Details

Electricity Providers in El Paso

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of El Paso. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in El Paso

AEP CentralAEP NorthCenterPointEl Paso Electric Company - Texas

AEP North Rates

AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

CenterPoint Rates

CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

AEP Central Rates

AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

El Paso Electric Company - Texas Rates

El Paso Electric Company - Texas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service - DEMAND CHARGE TIME-OF-DAYTOU7¢ to 27¢
Residential Service - OFF-PEAK WATER HEATINGFixed12¢ to 14¢
Residential ServiceFixed13¢ to 14¢
Residential Service - ALTERNATIVE TIME-OF-DAY TOU11¢ to 28¢
Residential Service Low IncomeFixed13¢ to 14¢

AEP Central Electricity Plans in El Paso

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.51¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
14.72¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
14.75¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.78¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 36

lowest depositcheapest renewable
14.78¢36 monthsChoose Plan
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AEP North Electricity Plans in El Paso

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Chariot Energy

Solarize 36

lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
15.48¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapest 12 months
15.51¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 24

lowest deposit
15.58¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 18

lowest deposit
15.68¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 15

lowest deposit
15.68¢15 monthsChoose Plan

CenterPoint Electricity Plans in El Paso

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.47¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
14.52¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
14.54¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.54¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 12

demand response
14.61¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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