How El Paso Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs El Paso Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co (this page) | 13.46 | 312,576 | — | — |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | 18.51 | 9,298 | +5.05 | +$545 |
1 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with El Paso Electric. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than El Paso Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Texas (see below).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.54 | 13.46 | -0.6% |
| Residential customers | 310,988 | 312,576 | +0.5% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Texas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a El Paso Electric bill
Texas has residential electric supply choice: El Paso Electric delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: powertochoose.org.
Electric choice in ERCOT competitive TDU areas (~85% of load; munis/co-ops exempt; Power to Choose lists offers). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (TX, EIA-861 2024)
Culberson · El Paso · Hudspeth
Questions people ask
- Is El Paso Electric Co more expensive than other Texas utilities?
- El Paso Electric Co customers paid an average 13.46 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% below the Texas volume-weighted average of 14.96 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from El Paso Electric Co?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Texas does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via powertochoose.org if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does El Paso Electric Co have?
- 312,576 residential customers in Texas in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.