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High temps, Higher prices: How to save on your Summer electric bills
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Chris Talley , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 25, 2026
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Key points The hotter days in the Permian Basin region, which includes Midland, typically lead to higher electricity costs. From Odessa, Texas: As summer temperatures rise in West Texas, residents can expect to see an increase in their electric bills.
From Odessa, Texas: As summer temperatures rise in West Texas, residents can expect to see an increase in their electric bills. The hotter days in the Permian Basin region, which includes Midland , typically lead to higher electricity costs.
Details on the average Texas electric bill are available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Further information on managing summer electric bills can be found through KMID/KPEJ, which provides tips on how to save on summer electric bills without breaking the bank.
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Category: Local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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