Colfax County, NM: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Colfax County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Colfax County, NM is $176.15
  • The average electricity rate in Colfax County, NM is 26.44¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Colfax County, NM

The average residential electric bill in Colfax County, NM is $176.15 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

Citizens of Colfax County consume enough electricity to emit 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the New Mexico average of 4,644.04.

Residents in Colfax County face an average of 0.43 outages lasting 315.97 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.

No electricity generation takes place in Colfax County.

Residents in Colfax County, on average, pay $176.15 per month for residential electricity, compared to the New Mexico average of $98.65.

Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is the largest electricity supplier in Colfax County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Colfax County pay an average rate of 58.00% above the national average at 26.44 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    182,572 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    57,490,873 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,634.12 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

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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 14.56 and 16.73 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 $147.16. Raton Utilities sells an estimated 40,153.75 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 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 28,184,708.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 89,505.17 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.210/kWh$0.150/kWh$134.28/mo.$56.47/mo.
487th20.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Raton
201st$98.08Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED19.6597.3619,617.713,855,516.98

Angel Fire, NM Electricity Overview

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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 14.56 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has an estimated 320 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city. Angel Fire has the 168th highest population in New Mexico, with 910 residents residing within its borders.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Angel Fire averages 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 4,217,047.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 13,391.93 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.149/kWh$146.67/mo.$63.05/mo.
416th18.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Angel Fire
231st$107.14Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED17.31105.7166,457.3828,819,432.71
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)BUNDLED26.86180.0210,213.452,743,521.73

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Springer, NM Electricity Overview

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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 14.56 and 16.73 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 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 4,003,878.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 12,714.97 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.258/kWh$0.148/kWh$199.82/mo.$50.40/mo.
477th19.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springer
71st$88.29Average 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)BUNDLED26.86180.0210,213.452,743,521.73
Springer, New Mexico Electric UtilityBUNDLED18.4883.693,019.92557,953.91

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Colfax County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup

Colfax County, New Mexico Net Metering

Of the 4 electric companies in Colfax County, 3 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 2 companies in Colfax County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 4.42% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.43%, Colfax County is ranked as the 1534th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

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?

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Colfax County, New Mexico?

By total revenue, Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is the largest electricity company in Colfax County, New Mexico.

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Colfax County, New Mexico.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-09-14