Electricity rates in Monahans, TX
Monahans (7,690 people, Ward County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Oncor Electric Delivery Company pay about 13.20¢/kWh, 17% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Monahans
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co. | Delivery (TDU) | 14.80¢ | $170 | 238K | 165 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Monahans
Oncor Electric Delivery Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 7.0¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 13.5¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.7¢ |
| Energy Texas · No Bull 6 | 6 mo | 11.5¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.6¢ |
Power outages in Ward County right now
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Outage history in Ward County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 135 | 372 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 634 (7.4%) | 2,432 (28.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-04 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wink 13.2¢
- Kermit 14.1¢
- West Odessa 13.2¢
- Crane 13.2¢
- Odessa 13.2¢
- Pecos 18.9¢
- Gardendale 13.2¢
- Fort Stockton 18.9¢
- McCamey 13.2¢
- Andrews 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79756
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monahans?
Most homes in Monahans get power from Oncor Electric Delivery Company, where residential customers pay an average of 13.20¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Monahans: Texas-New Mexico Power Co. (14.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monahans?
About $146 a month, based on 1,106 kWh a month (the average for Oncor Electric Delivery Company customers) at 13.20¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Monahans, TX?
2 utilities serve Monahans's ZIP codes: Oncor Electric Delivery Company, Texas-New Mexico Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Monahans is in Texas's competitive market, so Oncor Electric Delivery Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Monahans?
In 2025, customers in Ward County averaged 6 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 2,432 customers (28.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.