El Paso Electric provides electricity service to El Paso and the surrounding Texas area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
13.29¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average El Paso residential customer pays approximately 13.29¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Residential Service Rate | Summer (May-Oct): $0.10203/kWh for first 600 kWh, $0.10719/kWh for all other kWh. Winter (Nov-Apr): $0.09171/kWh | Not explicitly defined | Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day. |
| Time-of-Day (TOD) Monthly Rate Tariff | Summer on-peak (June-Sept, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays): $0.23975/kWh. Summer off-peak: $0.07001/kWh. Winter off-peak: $0.09171/kWh | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays during the summer (June-September) | Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours. |
| Community Solar | Subscription-based program with income-qualified rates available. Specific rates are not publicly listed. | Not applicable | Customers who want to support renewable energy without installing solar panels. |
Texas Residential Service Rate: Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day.
Time-of-Day (TOD) Monthly Rate Tariff: Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours.
Community Solar: Customers who want to support renewable energy without installing solar panels.
El Paso rates are approximately 0.8¢/kWh higher than in Dallas (12.5¢/kWh), which may be due to local infrastructure costs and demand patterns.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.oncor.com.*
El Paso has a hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild, dry winters. This leads to high electricity usage for air conditioning in the summer months.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $200-$400 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $50-$150 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $100-$200 | Baseline usage |
Summer bills in El Paso can reach $400, while residents in Dallas typically see summer peaks around $300.
*Bill estimates based on average El Paso household usage of 1,617 kWh/month.*
El Paso Electric rates in El Paso have changed over the past several years:
El Paso Electric filed a rate case in late 2025 to recover costs associated with grid upgrades and new power generation. The proposed increase was met with resistance, and administrative law judges recommended a smaller increase than the company requested.
A final decision on the proposed rate increase is expected from the Public Utility Commission of Texas in early 2026. If approved, the new rates will likely go into effect in 2026, resulting in higher monthly bills for residential customers.
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