Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Hidalgo County is 17.09 cents. This is about 18.18% more than the national average of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
Over the past year, there has been a 13.87% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Hidalgo County.
Hidalgo County has the 1184th largest total electricity generation of all 3221 counties in the nation, producing 165,949 megawatt hours.
Hidalgo County has a population of 4,178 citizens.
Hidalgo County consumes 31.91% of the generation put out by their power plants. This means they must export or store the remaining megawatt hours.
Hidalgo County ranks 643rd in the county out of 3221 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 118,748 of the county's 165,949 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
52,952 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.67 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
165,949 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
47,201 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
118,748 MWh
Production per Capita
39.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
21,456,013 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,135.47 kg
Lordsburg, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Lordsburg are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.08% more than the average state rate of 13.86 cents. The city produces 34,656 megawatt hours from natural gas, ranking them the 5th 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 7,347.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 2nd worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 17,156,975.82 kilograms, which is the 64th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. About 100.00% of Lordsburg's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Lordsburg has one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lordsburg
Lordsburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lordsburg, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 83.2 | 34,656 | 3,339,140 | 481,677,000 |
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Cotton City CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Cotton City CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.29% more than the state's average rate of 13.86 cents. This ranks the city 446th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city is ranked 7th in New Mexico in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 47,201 megawatt hours generated. There is an overabundance of 43,829.71 megawatt hours in the city due to citizens consuming 1300.09% 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 521st 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 521st 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cotton City CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Electric | BUNDLED | 17.64 | 127.68 | 36,191.21 | 6,384,676.97 |
Glen Acres CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Glen Acres CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.08% more than the average state rate of 13.86 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $83.2. This is 35.93% lower than the nationwide average of $129.86. Customers in the city have 0.94 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 101.13 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.21 outages at 122.99 minutes each.
For every person in the city there are 5,871.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 6th worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 1,197,697.31 kilograms, which is the 345th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glen Acres CDP
Glen Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glen Acres CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 83.2 | 3,339,140 | 481,677,000 |
Electricity Production in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | NM | Natural Gas | 84,092 | 47,150,269.26 | 560.7 | |||
Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLCLightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC (100.00%) | Cotton City CDP | NM | Geothermal | 47,201 | ||||
Lordsburg GeneratingPublic Service Company of New Mexico (100.00%) | Lordsburg | NM | Natural Gas | 34,656 | 20,091,752.66 | 579.75 |
Hidalgo County, New Mexico Details
Emissions in Hidalgo County average 5,135.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 1345th worst polluting county in the United States based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 21,456,013.11 kilograms. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in Hidalgo County, with 66.89% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Totaling Natural Gas with Geothermal (28.44%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (4.67%), 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 740th highest amount of power plants within a county.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 40,261 |
| 2 | Columbus Electric | 2,373 |
| 3 | Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative | 81 |
