Residential electricity prices in 78576 in April 2025 averaged approximately 15.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78576 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 78576 increased approximately 2%, from 15.05 ¢/kWh to 15.30 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78576 in March 2025 averaged 17.27 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 19% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Penitas natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78576 (Penitas, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Penitas (Texas) increased approximately 6%, from 13.41 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 14.15 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 78576 (Penitas, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Penitas 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 Penitas solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Penitas 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 78576 is associated with the city of Penitas, TX in Hidalgo County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78576, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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