Chaves County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chaves County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Chaves County ranks 8th in the state out of 33 counties in electricity produced from wind power.
Solar power production in Chaves County has grown from 317,302 megawatt hours to 381,696 megawatt hours per year over the course of the previous 12 months.
Chaves County is home to 65,014 citizens and its power plants generate 631,216 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 9.71 megawatt hours per capita.
Chaves County produces 5.87 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 145th out of 3230 counties in the nation for this category.
Chaves County is the 857th most populous county in the nation.
The county is the 830th highest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation, producing 631,216 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
890,234 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
631,216 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
631,216 MWh
Production per Capita
9.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
91,670,773 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,410.02 kg
Recent Energy News in Roswell
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 5,389 positions to 406th, from last year's value of 5,795th
- In Roswell, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 842 positions to 2,640th, from last month's value of 1,798th
- In Roswell, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 726 positions to 2,640th, from last year's value of 3,366th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 81 positions to 406th, from last month's value of 487th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 20 positions to 40th, from last year's value of 60th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 17% to 10.33 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.45 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 31 positions to 40th, from last month's value of 9th
- In Roswell, the residential electricity rate increased by 9.53% to 10.28 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.38 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the residential electricity rate decreased by 8.38% to 10.28 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.22 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0.75% to 10.33 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.41 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 7,587 positions to 6,986th, from last year's value of 14,573rd
- In Roswell, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 3,797 positions to 7,441st, from last year's value of 11,238th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 276 positions to 6,986th, from last month's value of 7,262nd
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 172 positions to 80th, from last year's value of 252nd
- In Roswell, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 132 positions to 64th, from last year's value of 196th
- In Roswell, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 91 positions to 7,441st, from last month's value of 7,350th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 15.03% to 10.75 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.66 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 9.79% to 10.68 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.84 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the commercial electricity rate increased by 4.25% to 10.68 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.24 ¢ / kWh
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.89% to 10.75 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.85 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 446 positions to 23,425th, from last year's value of 23,871st
- In Roswell, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 481 positions to 23,383rd, from last year's value of 23,864th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 20.6% to $74,921.93, from last year's value of $94,362.3
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 8 positions to 23,425th, from last month's value of 23,433rd
- In Roswell, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 10.39% to $68,023.34, from last year's value of $75,914.26
- In Roswell, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 7 positions to 23,383rd, from last month's value of 23,390th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.87% to $74,921.93, from last month's value of $75,579.51
- In Roswell, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 1.92% to $68,023.34, from last month's value of $69,358.4
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Roswell, the total production increased 3,865 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 986 positions to 543rd, from last year's value of 1,529th
- In Roswell, the total production national rank increased by 2,213 positions to 497th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 610.38% to 2,189.38 MWhs, from last year's value of 308.2 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 15.71% to 2,189.38 MWhs, from last month's value of 1,892.08 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 14 positions to 9th, from last year's value of 23rd
- In Roswell, the total production state rank increased by 20 positions to 7th, from last year's value of 27th
- In Roswell, the total production increased by 7.51% to 3,865 MWhs, from last month's value of 3,595 MWhs
- In Roswell, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 497th, from last month's value of 498th
- In Roswell, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 7th, from last month's value of 8th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Roswell, the solar production increased 3,865 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average solar production increased by 610.38% to 2,189.38 MWhs, from last year's value of 308.2 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank increased by 499 positions to 120th, from last year's value of 619th
- In Roswell, the solar production national rank increased by 1,071 positions to 133rd, from last year's value of 1,204th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average solar production increased by 15.71% to 2,189.38 MWhs, from last month's value of 1,892.08 MWhs
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank increased by 13 positions to 3rd, from last year's value of 16th
- In Roswell, the solar production national rank dropped by 21 positions to 133rd, from last month's value of 112th
- In Roswell, the solar production state rank increased by 15 positions to 3rd, from last year's value of 18th
- In Roswell, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 4 positions to 120th, from last month's value of 116th
- In Roswell, the solar production increased by 7.51% to 3,865 MWhs, from last month's value of 3,595 MWhs
Roswell Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.28¢ per kWh
- 9.53% higher than last month
- 8.38% lower than February last year
- 26.41% lower than the New Mexico average
- 36.94% lower than the US average
- 40th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 2,640th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 842 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 726 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.33¢ per kWh
- 0.75% lower than last month
- 17% lower than February last year
- 27.88% lower than the New Mexico average
- 38.99% lower than the US average
- 40th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
- 406th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 81 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,389 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$110.37 per month
- 20.63% lower than last month
- 19.1% lower than February last year
- 19.61% higher than the New Mexico average
- 11.96% lower than the US average
- 182nd in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has increased by 46 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 70 since February last year
- 9,149th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 725 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,900 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$110.83 per month
- 1.92% lower than last month
- 19.73% lower than February last year
- 21.47% higher than the New Mexico average
- 16.38% lower than the US average
- 228th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since February last year
- 6,549th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 89 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,378 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.68¢ per kWh
- 4.25% higher than last month
- 9.79% lower than February last year
- 10.62% lower than the New Mexico average
- 21.57% lower than the US average
- 64th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 132 since February last year
- 7,441st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 91 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,797 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.75¢ per kWh
- 0.89% lower than last month
- 15.03% lower than February last year
- 14.58% lower than the New Mexico average
- 23.85% lower than the US average
- 80th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 172 since February last year
- 6,986th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 276 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,587 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$363.04 per month
- 1.97% higher than last month
- 1.21% higher than February last year
- 41.89% lower than the New Mexico average
- 78.3% lower than the US average
- 26th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 6,099th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,028 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 865 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$387.86 per month
- 0.09% higher than last month
- 11.44% lower than February last year
- 43.56% lower than the New Mexico average
- 76.39% lower than the US average
- 26th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 5,159th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,009 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
6.04¢ per kWh
- 6.65% higher than last month
- 18.88% lower than February last year
- 51.58% lower than the New Mexico average
- 38.73% lower than the US average
- 179th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since February last year
- 5,192nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,527 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,606 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
5.99¢ per kWh
- 1.92% lower than last month
- 26.66% lower than February last year
- 40.38% lower than the New Mexico average
- 41.33% lower than the US average
- 148th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since February last year
- 1,968th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 709 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,357 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$68,023.34 per month
- 1.92% lower than last month
- 10.39% lower than February last year
- 11.3% lower than the New Mexico average
- 121.9% higher than the US average
- 206th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 23,383rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 481 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$74,921.93 per month
- 0.87% lower than last month
- 20.6% lower than February last year
- 12.33% lower than the New Mexico average
- 119.79% higher than the US average
- 206th in the state out of 257 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 23,425th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 446 since February last year
Roswell Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
3,865 MWh
- 7.51% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 82.68% lower than the New Mexico average
- 83.31% lower than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
- 497th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,213 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
2,189.38 MWh
- 15.71% higher than last month
- 610.38% higher than February last year
- 89.56% lower than the New Mexico average
- 91.49% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since February last year
- 543rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 986 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for February, 2024
3,865 MWh
- 7.51% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 55.96% higher than the New Mexico average
- 71.04% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 18 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since February last year
- 133rd in the US out of 1,204 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,071 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar
2,189.38 MWh
- 15.71% higher than last month
- 610.38% higher than February last year
- 42.6% higher than the New Mexico average
- 21.25% higher than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 18 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since February last year
- 120th in the US out of 1,204 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 499 since February last year
Roswell, NM Electricity Overview
Roswell's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.31% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.19 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. There has been a 1603.94% increase in the use of sustainable fuel types (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Roswell during the previous 12 months. It's great to see these fuels slowly replace fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Roughly 100.00% of the city's electricity production is from solar power, with a total of 73,133 megawatt hours generated using the the Sun's power.
Electricity consumption in Roswell has byproducts of 208,414,624.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,310.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 489th highest in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Roswell. Roswell has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 3rd highest for a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Roswell
Roswell residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Roswell, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Elec Coop | BUNDLED | 8.72 | 104.1 | 84,625.88 | 7,375,363 | |
| Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.10 | 107.4 | 116,579 | 21,100,800 | |
| Southwestern Public Service Company | BUNDLED | 11.75 | 117.58 | 1,200,188.78 | 141,018,718 |
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Dexter, NM Electricity Overview
Dexter's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.88% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.19 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Dexter has byproducts of 5,025,474.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 150th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,846.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 181st highest in New Mexico for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dexter
Dexter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dexter, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Elec Coop | BUNDLED | 8.72 | 104.1 | 84,625.88 | 7,375,363 | |
| Southwestern Public Service Company | BUNDLED | 11.75 | 117.58 | 1,200,188.78 | 141,018,718 |
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Hagerman, NM Electricity Overview
Hagerman's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.88% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.19 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 8 total residential customers, Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 765 residents, the city is the 196th largest city by population in New Mexico.
Electricity consumption in Hagerman has byproducts of 3,707,317.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 190th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,846.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 181st highest in New Mexico for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hagerman
Hagerman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hagerman, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Elec Coop | BUNDLED | 8.72 | 104.1 | 84,625.88 | 7,375,363 | |
| Southwestern Public Service Company | BUNDLED | 11.75 | 117.58 | 1,200,188.78 | 141,018,718 |
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Electricity Production in Chaves County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Chaves County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County | NM | Wind | 192,799 | |||||
Roswell Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Chaves County | NM | Solar | 157,818 | ||||
Chaves Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Chaves County | NM | Solar | 145,916 | ||||
Chaves County Solar IIChaves County Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Roswell | NM | Solar | 68,854 | ||||
Anderson Wind IIAnderson Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Chaves County | NM | Wind | 41,355 | ||||
Anderson Wind IAnderson Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Chaves County | NM | Wind | 15,366 | ||||
GSE NM1EDF Renewables (100.00%) | Chaves County | NM | Solar | 4,829 | ||||
SEV NM Phase 2EDF Renewables (100.00%) | Roswell | NM | Solar | 4,279 |
Chaves County, New Mexico Details
About 91,670,772.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Chaves County due to electricity consumption. This total results in 1,410.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2693rd highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Electricity facilities in the county most often use Solar, which accounts for 60.47% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Chaves County has the 346th most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 8 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Chaves County:
- Dexter, New Mexico:
- Central Valley Elec Coop: 50.00%
- Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
- Hagerman, New Mexico:
- Central Valley Elec Coop: 50.00%
- Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
- Lake Arthur, New Mexico:
- Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
- Central Valley Elec Coop: 50.00%
- Roswell, New Mexico:
- Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 20.86%
- Central Valley Elec Coop: 39.57%
- Southwestern Public Service Company: 39.57%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chaves County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity company in Chaves County, New Mexico by total customer count is Southwestern Public Service Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Chaves County, New Mexico?
Chaves County, New Mexico is home to 6 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are within Chaves County, New Mexico?
Chaves County, New Mexico is home to 8 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Chaves County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Public Service Company | 36,013 |
| 2 | Central Valley Elec Coop | 8,243 |
| 3 | Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | 6,520 |
| 4 | Lea County Electric | 1,953 |
| 5 | Central New Mexico Electric Coop | 834 |
| 6 | Farmers Electric Clovis, New Mexico | 136 |
