El Paso County, Texas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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El Paso County, Texas Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, El Paso County's average is 12.26% lower than at 14.15 cents per kilowatt hour.
El Paso County is the 24th worst polluting county in Texas when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 6,255.11 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
El Paso County is the 69th most populous county in the United States.
El Paso County is the 8th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 254 counties in Texas, releasing 5,434,210,737.47 kilograms of CO2 gases.
There has been a 4.59% rise in the burning of non-renewable electricity sources during the course of the past year in El Paso County.
El Paso Electric Company is the largest supplier in El Paso County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
14,117,172 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,134,354 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,134,354 MWh
Production per Capita
3.61 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,434,210,737 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,255.11 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in El Paso
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El Paso Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.41¢ per kWh
- 13.38% higher than last month
- 9.57% higher than April last year
- 4.07% lower than the Texas average
- 14.77% lower than the US average
- 1,567th in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1,334 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1,309 since April last year
- 13,270th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,974 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,485 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.54¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 10.79% lower than April last year
- 5.81% lower than the Texas average
- 16.02% lower than the US average
- 273rd in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1,558 since April last year
- 9,765th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 494 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,477 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$59.93 per month
- 14.08% higher than last month
- 4.66% higher than April last year
- 48.99% lower than the Texas average
- 46.85% lower than the US average
- 21st in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 406th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 139 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 200 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$95.28 per month
- 0.23% higher than last month
- 8.93% lower than April last year
- 41.09% lower than the Texas average
- 29.98% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 2,419th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 186 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,636 since April last year
El Paso, TX Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of El Paso, which is 5.81% below the average Texas price of 14.37 cents and 16.02% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 39,699 total residential customers, El Paso Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the El Paso average is 30.97% below at $95.28 per month.
El Paso citizens average 6,429.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 7th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. With total emissions of 4,355,536,905.32 kilograms, the city ranks 6th highest in Texas for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has 2 power producing plants, which is the 6th highest out of any city in the state. El Paso has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in El Paso
El Paso residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in El Paso, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 94.47 | 3,181,645 | 2,627,892 | 352,188,000 |
| Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.34 | 168.5 | 99,602.3 | 18,267,099.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in El Paso, Texas include: 79936, 79938, 79912, 79928, 79924, 79907, 79927, 79925, 79915, 79904, 79932 and 16 other zip code(s).
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Socorro, TX Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.47 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Socorro, which is 6.29% below the average Texas price of 14.37 cents and 16.45% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 64,688.53 megawatt hours, El Paso Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Socorro average is 31.70% lower at $94.27 per month.
Socorro citizens average 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 507th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 195,594,003.03 kilograms, which is the 101st worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Socorro have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Socorro
Socorro residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Socorro, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 94.47 | 2,627,892 | 352,188,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Socorro, Texas include: 79928, 79927, 79849, 79836
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Horizon City, TX Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.47 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Horizon City, which is 6.29% below the average Texas price of 14.37 cents and 16.45% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 25,684.27 megawatt hours, El Paso Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Horizon City average is 31.70% lower at $94.27 per month.
Horizon City citizens average 5,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 507th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 124,477,112.95 kilograms, which is the 145th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Horizon City have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Horizon City
Horizon City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Horizon City, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 94.47 | 2,627,892 | 352,188,000 |
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Electricity Production in El Paso County, Texas
Power Plants in El Paso County, Texas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | TX | Natural Gas | 3,134,354 | 1,623,059,396.98 | 517.83 |
El Paso County, Texas Details
El Paso County citizens average 6,255.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 24th highest in Texas out of 254 in this category. With total emissions of 5,434,210,737.47 kilograms, the county ranks 8th highest in Texas for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has one power producing plant within its borders. El Paso County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in El Paso County:
- Anthony, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
- Clint, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
- El Paso, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 98.63%
- Rio Grande Electric Cooperative: 1.37%
- Horizon City, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
- San Elizario, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
- Socorro, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
- Vinton, Texas:
- El Paso Electric Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within El Paso County, Texas?
There is one active power plant located in El Paso County, Texas
What electricity companies offer service in El Paso County, Texas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso Electric Company | 155,341 |
| 2 | Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | 79 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in El Paso County, Texas?
By total revenue, El Paso Electric Company is the largest electricity company in El Paso County, Texas.
How many electric companies offer service in El Paso County, Texas?
El Paso County, Texas is home to 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
