WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Merkel
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Merkel
January
$88February
$67lowestMarch
$79April
$87May
$139June
$200July
$225highestAugust
$224September
$201October
$72November
$79December
$89Carbon Emissions
697 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
867 kWh
Merkel's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Merkel's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Merkel. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Merkel. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Merkel.
58%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
13%
Coal
8%
Solar
6%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,138 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,721
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Merkel. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 867 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 15.52¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapest 12 months | 15.56¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 15.62¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 18 lowest deposit | 15.72¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 15 lowest deposit | 15.72¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
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