El Paso Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New Mexico
El Paso Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 97,258 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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El Paso Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $148.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $197.80 |
El Paso Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $9.25 | 13.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - TOU (Alternative)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $9.25 | 26.8¢ (12pm–6pm) · 9.7¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - TOUtime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $9.25 | 25.6¢ (12pm–6pm) · 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Low Incometime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $0.00 | 13.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS - TODtime-of-use | 2024-03-28 | $7.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–3pm, 7pm–12am) · 22.5¢ (3pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
El Paso Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: -15% change in the average residential rate (12.13¢ → 10.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | El Paso Electric Co. | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 116 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 94 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 116 | 143 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across El Paso Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero | 638 | 82 | 6,623 | 2025-06-13 |
| Dona Ana | 229 | 59 | 11,677 | 2025-02-24 |
| Luna | 39 | 11 | 1,443 | 2025-06-03 |
| Sierra | 9 | 1 | 76 | 2025-05-18 |
El Paso Electric Co. service area
El Paso Electric Co. serves 4 counties in New Mexico and 44 ZIP codes.
Dona Ana, Luna, Otero, Sierra
Cities: Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Deming, Anthony, Truth or Consequences, Santa Teresa, University Park, Vado, Holloman Air Force Base, Mesilla, Radium Springs, White Sands, Columbus, Hatch, Berino, Elephant Butte, Keeler Farm, Doña Ana, San Miguel, Mesquite, La Union
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 110 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 10,038 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 133 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,881 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,864,865 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 7,857 MWh |
El Paso Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 8.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.21¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $168,779,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,829,037 MWh |
| Balancing authority | EPE |
| EIA utility ID | 5701 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Paso Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
El Paso Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 35% below the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average El Paso Electric Co. electric bill?
About $71 a month. The average El Paso Electric Co. home uses 718 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $99.
How many customers does El Paso Electric Co. have?
El Paso Electric Co. serves 97,258 residential customers and 110,178 customers in total in New Mexico, across 4 counties.
How reliable is El Paso Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average El Paso Electric Co. customer was without power for 116 min (SAIDI) over 1.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 116 min. The New Mexico average was 2 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does El Paso Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does El Paso Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
El Paso Electric Co. had 10,038 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 55.8 MW of capacity and 133 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with El Paso Electric Co. before making decisions.