Chaves County, NM: 6 Electric Providers

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.

Chaves County produces 9.06 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 14 highest county out of 33 counties in New Mexico for production per capita.

Chaves County ranks as the 1717th worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country, emitting 103,623,949.53 kilograms of CO2 gases.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Chaves County experienced a 6.07% rise in the preceding year.

Chaves County's average residential electricity rate is 12.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.10% lower than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Chaves County has had a 6.42% drop in the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    882,800 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    589,030 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    589,030 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    9.06 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    103,623,950 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,593.87 kg

Roswell, NM Electricity Overview

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Roswell's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.40% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.16 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. There has been a 401.47% 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 21,523 megawatt hours generated using the the Sun's power.

Electricity consumption in Roswell has byproducts of 223,975,330.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,632.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 485th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.079/kWh$177.63/mo.$68.23/mo.
50th12.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Roswell
450th$112.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Roswell Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Roswell, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Valley Elec CoopBUNDLED9.62115.1684,705.648,147,084
Otero County Electrictric CooperativeBUNDLED18.10107.4116,57921,100,800
Southwestern Public Service CompanyBUNDLED11.81119.551,213,115.11143,258,904

Dexter, NM Electricity Overview

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Dexter's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.53% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.16 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 4,966,912.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 151st highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 164th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.079/kWh$177.63/mo.$68.23/mo.
25th10.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dexter
453rd$114.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dexter Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dexter, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Valley Elec CoopBUNDLED9.62115.1684,705.648,147,084
Southwestern Public Service CompanyBUNDLED11.81119.551,213,115.11143,258,904

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Hagerman, NM Electricity Overview

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Hagerman's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.53% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.16 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 3,664,115.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 191st highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 164th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.079/kWh$177.63/mo.$68.23/mo.
25th10.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hagerman
453rd$114.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hagerman Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hagerman, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Valley Elec CoopBUNDLED9.62115.1684,705.648,147,084
Southwestern Public Service CompanyBUNDLED11.81119.551,213,115.11143,258,904

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Electricity Production in Chaves County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Chaves County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLCClearway Energy (75.00%)Citi Renewable Investments I LLC (25.00%)
Chaves County NM Wind 192,476
Roswell Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Chaves County NM Solar 159,310
Chaves Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Chaves County NM Solar 139,355
Anderson Wind IIAnderson Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
Chaves County NM Wind 41,355
Chaves County Solar IIChaves County Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Roswell NM Solar 21,002
Anderson Wind IAnderson Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
Chaves County NM Wind 15,366
Chaves County NM Solar 4,829
Roswell NM Solar 4,279

Chaves County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

About 103,623,949.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Chaves County due to electricity consumption. This total results in 1,593.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2655th highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Electricity facilities in the county most often use Solar, which accounts for 55.43% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Chaves County has the 345th most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 8 total power plants.

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55.43%
WIND
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44.57%

Chaves County, New Mexico Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Chaves County include Southwestern Public Service Company, Central Valley Elec Coop, and Otero County Electrictric Cooperative At the state level, New Mexico has above average net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 5 companies in Chaves County that report energy loss. Together, these 5 providers average a yearly energy loss of 6.64% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the New Mexico average is 9.22%, resulting in a rank of 2640th best in the United States and a state rank of 15th best out of 3230 and 33 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Chaves County:

  • Dexter, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
    • Central Valley Elec Coop: 50.00%
  • Hagerman, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
    • Central Valley Elec Coop: 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%
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 39.57%
    • Central Valley Elec Coop: 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?

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-01-13