Colfax County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Colfax County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

Emitting 49,087,227.47 kilograms of CO2 gases, Colfax County has the 21st highest pollution level from electricity use out of 33 counties in the state.

Customers in Colfax County use 343.48% of the electricity that the county generates.

Colfax County has a population of 12,406 citizens.

Colfax County has the 21st largest electricity production of all 33 counties in the state, producing 47,231.21 megawatt hours.

With 12,406 residents living within the county and 47,231.21 megawatt hours produced per year, Colfax County has a per capita production rate of 3.81 megawatt hours. The city ranks 16 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in New Mexico.

Colfax County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 3.81 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    162,228 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    47,231 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    47,231 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    49,087,227 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,956.73 kg

Raton, NM Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Raton home spend, on average, 19.48 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.14 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With an estimated 4,019 residential customers, Raton Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Raton averages 5,581.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 33,948,735.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 79,531.57 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Raton

Raton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.193/kWh$111.08/mo.$97.06/mo.
501st19.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Raton
416th$99.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Raton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Raton, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Raton UtilitiesBUNDLED15.7674.8619,890.823,135,199.47
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)BUNDLED24.32135.659,6732,352,200
Springer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED18.3689.2614,1942,606,000

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Angel Fire, NM Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Angel Fire home spend, on average, 21.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.14 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Angel Fire is home to 910 residents, which is the 168th most populated city in the state. Kit Carson Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 1,970.29 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Angel Fire averages 5,581.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 5,079,472.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 11,899.66 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Angel Fire

Angel Fire residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.224/kWh$0.199/kWh$115.26/mo.$96.36/mo.
506th21.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Angel Fire
460th$113.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Angel Fire Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Angel Fire, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kit Carson Electric CooperativeBUNDLED18.6091.09149,76627,849,500
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)BUNDLED24.32135.659,6732,352,200

Springer, NM Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Springer home spend, on average, 20.67 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 14.14 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Springer is home to 864 residents, which is the 175th most populated city in the state. Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility sells an estimated 5,274.45 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Springer averages 5,581.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 4,822,707.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 11,298.14 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springer

Springer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.240/kWh$0.207/kWh$138.73/mo.$105.41/mo.
502nd20.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springer
430th$107.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Springer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Springer, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)BUNDLED24.32135.659,6732,352,200
Springer, New Mexico Electric UtilityBUNDLED15.0163.713,055.26458,695.1

Electricity Production in Colfax County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Colfax County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cimarron Solar FacilitySouthern Company (67.00%)
Colfax County NM Solar 63,263
Colfax County NM Solar 2,432
Syncarpha Eagle NestSyncarpha Eagle Nest I, LLC (100.00%)
Eagle Nest NM Solar 2,413

Colfax County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Colfax County averages 3,956.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. A total of 49,087,227.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. This is enough to rank 2272nd worst in the United States for total pollution. The county has 3 power producing plants, which is 812th most in the United States. Colfax County has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.

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Colfax County, New Mexico Net Metering

Of the 5 electric companies in Colfax County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in New Mexico have commendable net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Colfax County is 3.35%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Springer Electric Cooperative, and Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico). With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.45%, Colfax County is ranked as the 524th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Colfax County:

  • Angel Fire, New Mexico:
    • Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 50.02%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 49.98%
  • Cimarron, New Mexico:
    • Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 50.00%
  • Eagle Nest, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 50.00%
    • Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Maxwell, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 50.00%
    • Springer Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Raton, New Mexico:
    • Springer Electric Cooperative: 33.35%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 33.35%
    • Raton Utilities: 33.30%
  • Springer, New Mexico:
    • Springer, New Mexico Electric Utility: 39.25%
    • Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico): 60.75%

* 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?

How many electric companies offer service in Colfax County, New Mexico?

There are 5 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 Springer Electric Cooperative.

How many power plants are within Colfax County, New Mexico?

Colfax County, New Mexico is home to 3 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-24