WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plains
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plains
January
$255highestFebruary
$152March
$139April
$132lowestMay
$133June
$160July
$162August
$176September
$137October
$137November
$147December
$169Carbon Emissions
766 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,032 kWh
Plains's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Plains's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Plains. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Plains. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Plains.
38%
Natural Gas
32%
Wind
11%
Solar
10%
Coal
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,887
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Plains. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Lea County Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Small Irrigation Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential Service EV Charging | Fixed | 6¢ to 50¢ |
| Cottin Gin Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Large Irrigation Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
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