Electricity rates in El Paso, TX
El Paso (678,815 people, El Paso County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 16.42¢/kWh, 3% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving El Paso
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.42¢ | $113 | 320K | 55 |
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.87¢ | $173 | 9,371 | 195 |
| Southwest Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.11¢ | $83 | 5,934 | — |
Power outages in El Paso County right now
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Outage history in El Paso County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 100 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,373 (2.7%) | 11,686 (3.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-24 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (100 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Bliss 16.4¢
- Canutillo 16.4¢
- Socorro 16.4¢
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 16.4¢
- Westway 16.4¢
- Vinton 16.4¢
- Sparks 16.4¢
- Horizon City 16.4¢
- San Elizario 16.4¢
- Anthony 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79906, 79907, 79908, 79910, 79911, 79912, 79913, 79914, 79915, 79917, 79920, 79922, 79923, 79924, 79925, 79926, 79927, 79928, 79929, 79930, 79931, 79932, 79934, 79935, 79936, 79937, 79938, 79940, 79941, 79942, 79943, 79944, 79945, 79946, 79947
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in El Paso?
Most homes in El Paso get power from El Paso Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.42¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of El Paso: Rio Grande Electric Co-op (18.87¢), Southwest Texas Electric Co-op (15.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in El Paso?
About $112 a month, based on 685 kWh a month (the average for El Paso Electric Co. customers) at 16.42¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in El Paso, TX?
3 utilities serve El Paso's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Rio Grande Electric Co-op, Southwest Texas Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in El Paso?
In 2025, customers in El Paso County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 11,686 customers (3.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.