Residential electricity prices in 78540 in September 2024 averaged approximately 14.96 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 16.83 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78540 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in 78540 increased approximately 5%, from 14.17 ¢/kWh to 14.83 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78540 in September 2024 averaged 31.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 37% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Edinburg natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78540 (Edinburg, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Edinburg (Texas) decreased approximately 7%, from 31.68 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 29.62 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 78540 (Edinburg, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Edinburg values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Edinburg solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Edinburg levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 78540 is associated with the city of Edinburg, TX in Hidalgo County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78540, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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