Hidalgo County, NM: 3 Electric Providers

Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Hidalgo County, NM is $123.83
  • The average electricity rate in Hidalgo County, NM is 17.06¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hidalgo County, NM

The average residential electric bill in Hidalgo County, NM is $123.83 per month. Hidalgo County, NM is the 20th most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.

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Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has fallen by 19.98% during the course of the previous 12 months.

Hidalgo County consumes around 14.40% of the electricity that their power generating plants generate.

As the 15th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 33 counties, Hidalgo County generates 427,953 megawatt hours of electricity.

Hidalgo County citizens deal with outages averaging 116.7 minutes per incident, with roughly 1 outages each year.

Hidalgo County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 95.05 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 2nd highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

Hidalgo County's average residential electricity rate is 17.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.37% higher than the US average of 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    61,618 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    427,953 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    27,410 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    400,543 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    101.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    31,367,537 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,443.65 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lordsburg

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Lordsburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.28% lower than last month
  • 1.01% higher than November last year
  • 3.29% higher than the New Mexico average
  • 12.23% lower than the US average
  • 185th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
  • 12,981st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 105 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,969 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.08% higher than last month
  • 1.29% higher than November last year
  • 5.79% higher than the New Mexico average
  • 6.9% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
  • 15,507th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,428 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$80.65 per month

  • 7.32% higher than last month
  • 6.69% higher than November last year
  • 2.37% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 31.79% lower than the US average
  • 85th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 76 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 181 since November last year
  • 2,024th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 172 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 535 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$88.87 per month

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 0.4% higher than November last year
  • 8.79% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 37.52% lower than the US average
  • 165th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 141 since November last year
  • 1,092nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 162 since November last year

Lordsburg, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents of Lordsburg are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.94% more than the average state rate of 14.49 cents. The city produces 113,310 megawatt hours from natural gas, ranking them the 6th ranked city in New Mexico for total electricity production from natural gas out of 530 cities. Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

For every person in the city there are 8,277.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 3rd worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 17,225,812.22 kilograms, which is the 55th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Lordsburg, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Lordsburg is home to no electricity producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lordsburg

Lordsburg residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.169/kWh$0.125/kWh$141.21/mo.$52.52/mo.
196th15.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lordsburg
165th$88.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lordsburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lordsburg, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of New MexicoBUNDLED15.7189.91113,3103,393,579532,989,000

Cotton City CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents of Cotton City CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 18.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.43% more than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. This ranks the city 326th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city is ranked 15th in New Mexico in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 27,410 megawatt hours generated. There is an overabundance of 21,341.8 megawatt hours in the city due to citizens consuming 351.70% less electricity than the city's power plants produce.

For every person in the city there are 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 493rd worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 493rd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. About 100.00% of Cotton City CDP's electricity is generated using Geothermal. Cotton City CDP has one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cotton City CDP

Cotton City CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.148/kWh$172.17/mo.$66.92/mo.
326th18.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cotton City CDP
373rd$125.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cotton City CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cotton City CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Columbus ElectricBUNDLED17.16124.3528,992.224,974,883

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Glen Acres CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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Residents of Glen Acres CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.94% more than the average state rate of 14.49 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $88.87. This is 39.52% lower than the nationwide average of $146.93. Customers in the city have 1 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 116.7 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

For every person in the city there are 4,576.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 9th worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 1,510,147.28 kilograms, which is the 303rd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glen Acres CDP

Glen Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.169/kWh$0.125/kWh$141.21/mo.$52.52/mo.
196th15.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Glen Acres CDP
165th$88.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Glen Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Glen Acres CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of New MexicoBUNDLED15.7189.913,393,579532,989,000

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Hidalgo County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hidalgo County NM Natural Gas 287,2339153,711,137.558535.149
Lordsburg NM Natural Gas 113,3101264,145,189.0812566.17
Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLCLightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC (100.00%)
Cotton City CDP NM Geothermal 27,410111

Hidalgo County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
93.53%
GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal
6.40%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.07%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Hidalgo County average 7,443.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 701st worst polluting county in the United States based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 31,367,536.62 kilograms. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in Hidalgo County, with 93.53% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Totaling Natural Gas with Geothermal (6.40%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.07%), these three fuel sources account for 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Hidalgo County has 3 power plants within its borders. This is the 895th highest amount of power plants within a county.

Hidalgo County, New Mexico Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Hidalgo County include Public Service Company of New Mexico, Columbus Electric, and Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and New Mexico has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The single company in Hidalgo County who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 12.51%. The national average is 2.43%, resulting in Hidalgo County having a rank of 2970th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Hidalgo County:

  • Lordsburg, New Mexico:
    • Public Service Company of New Mexico: 100.00%
  • Virden, New Mexico:
    • Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative: 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 Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

By total customer count, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest electricity supplier in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

How many power plants are located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

What electricity companies offer service in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of New Mexico40,341
2Columbus Electric2,273
3Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative73

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-16