Eddy County, NM: 4 Electric Providers

Eddy County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Eddy County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

Eddy County is home to 61,096 residents and its power generating plants produce 21,133 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 0.35 megawatt hours per capita.

Eddy County generates 0.35 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy sources, giving the county a rank of 17th out of 33 counties in the state.

Eddy County has the 27th highest electricity generation of all 33 counties in the state, generating 21,133 megawatt hours.

Eddy County released 285,176,699.94 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes them the 938th worst polluting county in the US.

Eddy County generates 2.55% of their required electricity and must purchase the remaining 97.45% from neighboring counties.

Residents of Eddy County consume enough electricity to release 4,667.68 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 15th highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    829,599 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    21,133 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    21,133 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    285,176,700 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,667.68 kg

Carlsbad, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Carlsbad home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.87% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.16 cents. Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Coming in at as the 10th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in New Mexico, Carlsbad releases 150,995,084.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 164th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carlsbad

Carlsbad residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$194.93/mo.$61.01/mo.
35th11.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carlsbad
476th$118.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carlsbad Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carlsbad, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwestern Public Service CompanyBUNDLED11.81119.551,213,115.11143,258,904

Artesia, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Artesia home 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. Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Coming in at as the 18th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in New Mexico, Artesia releases 60,527,355.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 7th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Artesia

Artesia 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 Artesia
453rd$114.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Artesia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Artesia, 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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Loving, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Loving home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.87% below the average New Mexico rate of 14.16 cents. Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Coming in at as the 118th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in New Mexico, Loving releases 6,954,634.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 7th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loving

Loving residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$194.93/mo.$61.01/mo.
35th11.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Loving
476th$118.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Loving Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Loving, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwestern Public Service CompanyBUNDLED11.81119.551,213,115.11143,258,904

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Electricity Production in Eddy County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Eddy County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
SPS5 HopiWF-SunE-SPS Solar Statutory Trust (100.00%)
Eddy County NM Solar 21,133

Eddy County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Eddy County is the 938th highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 285,176,699.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 4,667.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Solar is the primary fuel source in Eddy County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Eddy County is home to one power producing plant.

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Eddy County, New Mexico Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Eddy County offering electricity. Of those 4, 3 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Eddy County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 6.04% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 9.22%, resulting in a rank of 2457th best in the nation and a state rank of 12th best out of 3230 and 33 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Eddy County:

  • Artesia, New Mexico:
    • Central Valley Elec Coop: 50.00%
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 50.00%
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 100.00%
  • Hope, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 89.97%
    • Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 10.03%
  • Loving, New Mexico:
    • Southwestern Public Service Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Eddy County, New Mexico by total customer count is Southwestern Public Service Company.

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

Eddy County, New Mexico is home to 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Eddy County, New Mexico?

How many power plants are in Eddy County, New Mexico?

There is one active electricity plant located in Eddy County, New Mexico

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-01-13