Sticker shock is hitting El Paso households hard this summer as electric bills climb well above what residents were paying a year ago.
The jump is not just about hotter weather causing heavier air conditioner use, either. It’s mostly because of new seasonal pricing and a higher monthly charge that recently took effect, according to KFOX14.
What’s happening?
El Paso Electric says customers are feeling the impact of two changes at once: the switch to summer pricing and a newly approved set of rates.
Speaking with the station, El Paso Electric energy consulting supervisor Melanie Valdez said Texas approved the updated rates in May 2026, after the company submitted its rate review in June 2025…