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El Paso Electric is a regulated utility offering true net metering for systems up to 10kW. Monthly excess credits roll over with annual true-up. Texas's property tax exemption saves ~$550/year. El Paso's exceptional sun makes it ideal for solar.
El Paso Electric (EPE)
Average Rate: $0.12/kWh
El Paso Electric offers net metering for systems up to 10kW residential. Excess generation is credited monthly and trued up annually. El Paso is outside ERCOT and operates as a regulated utility.
The average 7.5kW system in El Paso costs approximately $20,400. El Paso has some of the lowest installation costs in Texas due to excellent installer competition. Property tax exemption saves ~$550/year. Federal tax credit available through lease/PPA.
Yes! El Paso Electric offers true net metering for residential systems up to 10kW. Excess generation is credited monthly at the retail rate, with annual true-up of remaining credits. This is better than most of Texas.
El Paso averages 6.3 peak sun hours per day—the highest in Texas and among the highest in the US. A 7.5kW system typically produces 13,000+ kWh annually, often covering 100% of household electricity needs.
No, El Paso is outside ERCOT and served by El Paso Electric as a regulated utility. This means you don't choose an REP—El Paso Electric is your provider. The benefit is straightforward net metering without shopping for plans.
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