Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in El Paso
January
$131February
$105March
$100April
$99May
$143June
$194July
$229August
$248highestSeptember
$161October
$95lowestNovember
$115December
$124Carbon Emissions
786 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
977 kWh
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 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
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | El Paso Electric (TX) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | Varies | El Paso Electric (TX) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Varies | El Paso Electric (TX) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | El Paso Electric (TX) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | Varies | El Paso Electric (NM) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of El Paso. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
El Paso Electric Company - Texas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - ALTERNATIVE TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 11¢ to 28¢ |
| Residential Service Low Income | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service - DEMAND CHARGE TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 7¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service - OFF-PEAK WATER HEATING | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.51¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 14.72¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.75¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.78¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 14.78¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 15.48¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapest 12 months | 15.51¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 15.58¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 18 lowest deposit | 15.68¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 15 lowest deposit | 15.68¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 977 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.47¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 14.52¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.54¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.54¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 12 demand response | 14.61¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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