Residential electricity prices in 78596 in November 2024 averaged approximately 15.60 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 4% less than the national average rate of 16.26 ¢/kWh (November 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78596 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from October 2023 to October 2024 - residential electricity prices in 78596 increased approximately 5%, from 14.89 ¢/kWh to 15.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78596 in November 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 14.82 $/Mcf (November 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Weslaco natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78596 (Weslaco, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Weslaco (Texas) increased approximately 23%, from 24.14 $/Mcf (October 2023) to 29.74 $/Mcf (October 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 78596 (Weslaco, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Weslaco 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 Weslaco solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Weslaco 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 78596 is associated with the city of Weslaco, TX in Hidalgo County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78596, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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