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El Paso County, Texas Electricity Overview
As the 465th largest generator of solar power in the United States, El Paso County produces a total of 35,719 megawatt hours from solar.
The monthly residential electric bill average in El Paso County is $105.36, compared to the nationwide average of $137.93. El Paso County customers enjoy a 23.61% lower average expense each month compared to their fellow Americans.
With a population of 868,763 citizens, El Paso County is the 69th most populated county in the nation.
Natural gas makes up 99.11% of the electricity generation in El Paso County, resulting in a ranking of 166th in the US out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.07 cents, while residents of El Paso County benefit from an average rate that is 12.36% below that at 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour.
El Paso County is home to over 868,763 residents and produces 35,719 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.04 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks El Paso County 844th out of 3230 counties in the nation for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
14,120,113 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,032,962 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
35,719 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,997,243 MWh
Production per Capita
4.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,610,458,395 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,457.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in El Paso
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Rates and Production Categories
El Paso Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
12.71¢ per kWh
- 7.53% lower than last month
- 6.63% lower than March last year
- 9.05% lower than the Texas average
- 25.31% lower than the US average
- 233rd in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1,433 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 55 since March last year
- 6,248th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,289 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,855 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.43¢ per kWh
- 0.56% lower than last month
- 12.02% lower than March last year
- 0.97% lower than the Texas average
- 19.06% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 1,867 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1,571 since March last year
- 9,232nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,741 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$52.53 per month
- 23.8% lower than last month
- 16.07% lower than March last year
- 49.82% lower than the Texas average
- 56.34% 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 March last year
- 252nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 56 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$95.06 per month
- 0.87% lower than last month
- 9.56% lower than March last year
- 36.71% lower than the Texas average
- 29.62% 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 March last year
- 2,547th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,630 since March last year
El Paso, TX Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.43 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of El Paso, which is 6.23% below the average Texas price of 14.33 cents and 16.41% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $95.06. This is 41.79% less than the Texas average of $163.31. Approximately 0.79% of the city's total electricity production comes from solar energy.
El Paso citizens average 6,486.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 13th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. With total emissions of 4,394,426,020.04 kilograms, the city ranks 6th highest in Texas for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has 5 power producing plants, which is the 7th highest out of any city in the state. El Paso has approximately 99.21% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in El Paso
El Paso residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in El Paso, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 94.24 | 3,184,595 | 2,634,676 | 351,485,000 |
| Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.28 | 167.95 | 99,365.21 | 18,161,777.29 |
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 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Socorro, which is 6.70% below the average Texas price of 14.33 cents and 16.84% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 65,250.63 megawatt hours, El Paso Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Socorro average is 31.81% lower at $94.05 per month.
Socorro citizens average 5,666.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 458th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 196,561,359.15 kilograms, which is the 102nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Socorro have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Socorro
Socorro residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Socorro, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 94.24 | 2,634,676 | 351,485,000 |
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 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Horizon City, which is 6.70% below the average Texas price of 14.33 cents and 16.84% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 25,907.45 megawatt hours, El Paso Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Horizon City average is 31.81% lower at $94.05 per month.
Horizon City citizens average 5,666.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 88th highest in Texas out of 1871 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 125,092,743.77 kilograms, which is the 145th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Horizon City have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Horizon City
Horizon City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Horizon City, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 94.24 | 2,634,676 | 351,485,000 |
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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 | 3,137,304 | 1,629,919,471.32 | 519.53 | |||
Montana Power StationEl Paso Electric Company (100.00%) | El Paso County | TX | Natural Gas | 765,513 | 402,415,288.65 | 525.68 | ||
| El Paso | TX | Natural Gas | 47,291 | 48,759,646.18 | 1,031.06 | 12/2030 | ||
Phelps Dodge RefiningPhelps Dodge Refining Corp (100.00%) | El Paso | TX | Natural Gas | 47,135.06 | 12,439,333.34 | 263.91 | ||
Newman SolarNewman Solar LLC (100.00%) | El Paso | TX | Solar | 25,702 | ||||
Montana Solar FacilityEl Paso Electric Company (100.00%) | El Paso County | TX | Solar | 5,584 | ||||
Fort Bliss (DEA EPIC)Ameresco (100.00%) | Fort Bliss CDP | TX | Solar | 4,433 |
El Paso County, Texas Details
El Paso County emits 6,457.98 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 28th highest polluting county out of 254 counties in Texas based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 5,610,458,394.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 99.11% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in El Paso County. Solar (0.89%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.00%). El Paso County has 7 power plants, which is 19th most in Texas.
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 are 7 active power plants 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 | 155,350 |
| 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.
