Electricity rates in Tornillo, TX
Tornillo (1,568 people, El Paso County) is served by El Paso Electric Co.. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 16.42¢/kWh, 3% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Tornillo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.42¢ | $113 | 320K | 55 |
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
- Fabens 16.4¢
- Clint 16.4¢
- San Elizario 16.4¢
- Agua Dulce 12.0¢
- Fort Hancock 16.4¢
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 16.4¢
- Sparks 16.4¢
- Horizon City 16.4¢
- Socorro 16.4¢
- Fort Bliss 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 79853
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tornillo?
Most homes in Tornillo 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Tornillo?
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 Tornillo, TX?
El Paso Electric Co. serves Tornillo.
How often does the power go out in Tornillo?
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.