El Paso receives approximately 6.3 peak sun hours per day, making it one of the best location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $110 in El Paso, homeowners could save $990/year by switching to solar.
A 5.1kW solar system in El Paso could generate approximately 790 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
El Paso residents benefit from Texas's solar incentives, including property tax exemption for solar installations + net metering available in most areas.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 6.3 peak sun hours, a typical 5.1kW residential system in El Paso produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $24,750 in total savings.
Your utility affects your net metering rate and solar program eligibility.