Commercial Energy in El Paso, TX

Commercial electricity in El Paso averages approximately 9.1¢/kWh based on Texas state data (EIA 2025 commercial sector averages). Your actual rate depends on your utility rate schedule, demand charges, power factor, and in deregulated markets, your chosen retail supplier. Contact El Paso Electric or a licensed energy broker for current quotes.

The primary commercial electric utility in El Paso is El Paso Electric. El Paso operates under a regulated utility structure — El Paso Electric supplies electricity at rates approved by the state public utilities commission.

El Paso businesses are eligible for federal incentives including the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar and battery storage, the 179D tax deduction (up to $5.36/sqft for energy-efficient commercial buildings), and the 40% bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment in 2026. Texas state incentives through DSIRE apply. Your utility — El Paso Electric — may also offer direct rebates for qualifying commercial efficiency upgrades. Use our Incentive Finder for a personalized list.

Commercial solar ROI in El Paso depends on your utility rate, available roof space, local solar irradiance, and federal + Texas incentives. TX has High solar potential, meaning commercial solar projects in El Paso typically achieve payback periods of 5–8 years after federal ITC and bonus depreciation. Get a free energy audit for a site-specific analysis.

Yes. C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing is available in Texas. C-PACE allows El Paso commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, solar, storage, and resiliency improvements with repayment attached to the property via a special assessment — enabling 100% upfront financing with repayment spread over 10–30 years.