Colfax County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Colfax County, NM is $174.73
- The average electricity rate in Colfax County, NM is 26.20¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Colfax County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Colfax County, NM is $174.73 per month. Colfax County, NM is the 32nd most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.
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Colfax County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is the largest electricity supplier in Colfax County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Colfax County is the 22nd highest producing county out of 33 counties in New Mexico when considering megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.
Colfax County has the 20th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 33 counties in New Mexico, releasing 41,244,928.03 kilograms of CO2 gases.
While many counties attempt to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Colfax County's use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has increased by 100.00% during the previous year.
As the 1591st largest producer of electricity in the country out of 3221 counties, Colfax County generates 50,655.09 megawatt hours of electricity.
On average, Colfax County citizens are responsible for 3,324.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,209.53.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
180,358 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.54 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
50,655 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
50,862 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-207 MWh
Production per Capita
4.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
41,244,928 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,324.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Raton
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Raton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
22.52¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 55.62% higher than the New Mexico average
- 32.23% higher than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
- 28,358th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 479 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,138 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
20.59¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 17.1% higher than November last year
- 41.86% higher than the New Mexico average
- 24.84% higher than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
- 27,557th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,150 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$81.75 per month
- 20% lower than last month
- 33.82% higher than November last year
- 1.03% lower than the New Mexico average
- 30.86% lower than the US average
- 183rd in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 48 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 135 since November last year
- 2,353rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,424 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,922 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$98.08 per month
- 1.79% higher than last month
- 31.96% higher than November last year
- 0.66% higher than the New Mexico average
- 31.05% lower than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 153 since November last year
- 2,338th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 623 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,118 since November last year
Raton, NM Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Raton home spend, on average, 20.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.47 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $98.08 per month, while the national average is $146.54. Raton Utilities sells an estimated 39,984.62 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Raton averages 4,623.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 28,117,129.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 88,419.85 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Raton
Raton residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Raton, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Utilities | BUNDLED | 19.55 | 96.65 | 19,530.97 | 3,818,580.92 |
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Angel Fire, NM Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Angel Fire home spend, on average, 18.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.47 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generation from non-renewable fuels accounts for -0.23 megawatt hours per capita in the city. The city produces 8,148 megawatt hours, which is 102.61% of their total production, from sustainable fuels
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Angel Fire averages 1,848.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. A total of 1,681,732.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. Around 102.61% of Angel Fire's electricity is generated using Solar. Angel Fire has one electricity producing plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Angel Fire
Angel Fire residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Angel Fire, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.22 | 104.92 | 165,721.39 | 28,543,340.96 | |
| Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) | BUNDLED | 26.72 | 178.7 | 10,168.29 | 2,717,238.64 |
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Springer, NM Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Springer home spend, on average, 19.88 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.47 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Springer is the 175th largest city in the state, with a population of 864. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Springer averages 4,623.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 3,994,278.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 12,560.79 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springer
Springer residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springer, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) | BUNDLED | 26.72 | 178.7 | 10,168.29 | 2,717,238.64 | |
| Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 18.38 | 83.07 | 3,006.57 | 552,608.68 |
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Colfax County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Colfax County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cimarron Solar FacilitySouthern Company (67.00%) | Colfax County | NM | Solar | 57,027 | 19 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Angel Fire Energy FacilityAngel Fire Energy Facility, LLC (100.00%) | Angel Fire | NM | Solar | 7,941 | 54 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Syncarpha Eagle NestSyncarpha Eagle Nest I, LLC (100.00%) | Eagle Nest | NM | Solar | 2,302 | 73 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Springer Solar 1Springer Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Colfax County | NM | Solar | 2,204 | 75 | 1 | 1 |
Colfax County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Colfax County averages 3,324.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. A total of 41,244,928.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. This is enough to rank 2310th worst in the United States for total pollution. The county has 4 power producing plants, which is 711th most in the United States. Colfax County has about 100.41% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Providers In Each City in Colfax County:
- Angel Fire, New Mexico:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 6.17%
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 93.83%
- Cimarron, New Mexico:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 100.00%
- Eagle Nest, New Mexico:
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Maxwell, New Mexico:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 100.00%
- Raton, New Mexico:
- Raton Utilities: 100.00%
- Springer, New Mexico:
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 35.38%
- Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility: 64.62%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Colfax County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raton Utilities | 3,862 |
| 2 | Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 2,618 |
| 3 | Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility | 647 |
| 4 | Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) | 605 |
How many electric companies offer service in Colfax County, New Mexico?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Colfax County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity company in Colfax County, New Mexico by megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico).
How many power plants are within Colfax County, New Mexico?
Colfax County, New Mexico is home to 4 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
