Lincoln County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, NM is $144.66
- The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, NM is 19.75¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, NM is $144.66 per month. Lincoln County, NM is the 28th most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.
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Lincoln County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Lincoln County is the 1571st highest polluting county in the US based on pollution per capita.
Lincoln County ranks 19th out of 33 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 200,000 megawatt hours.
Lincoln County's average residential electricity rate is 19.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.04% above the US average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
The electricity consumed by residents of Lincoln County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation plants.
Customers in Lincoln County experience an average of 1 outages lasting 116.7 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County by number of customers is Public Service Company of New Mexico.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
295,564 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
93,071,634 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,634.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ruidoso
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Ruidoso Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.29¢ per kWh
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 1.74% higher than November last year
- 5.62% higher than the New Mexico average
- 10.26% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since November last year
- 14,062nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 342 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,496 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.65¢ per kWh
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 2.16% higher than November last year
- 7.85% higher than the New Mexico average
- 5.09% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
- 16,180th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 405 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,017 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$82.31 per month
- 5.25% higher than last month
- 7.86% higher than November last year
- 0.36% lower than the New Mexico average
- 30.39% lower than the US average
- 187th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 138 since November last year
- 2,551st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 940 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$91.16 per month
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 1.86% higher than November last year
- 6.44% lower than the New Mexico average
- 35.91% lower than the US average
- 178th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 134 since November last year
- 1,314th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
Ruidoso, NM Electricity Overview
Ruidoso's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.65 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.48% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.56 cents, resulting in the city ranking 211th best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Ruidoso average is 38.06% less at $91.16 per month. Selling an estimated 29,017.48 megawatt hours per year, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 30th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso emits 35,386,128.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 108th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso
Ruidoso residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 21.15 | 147.95 | 122,079.6 | 25,823,412.98 | |
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.70 | 89.82 | 3,394,655 | 532,816,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ruidoso, New Mexico include: 88345, 88346, 88312, 88338, 88355
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Ruidoso Downs, NM Electricity Overview
Ruidoso Downs' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.43% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.56 cents, resulting in the city ranking 196th best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Ruidoso Downs average is 39.61% less at $88.87 per month. Selling an estimated 8,141.82 megawatt hours per year, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 69th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso Downs emits 12,132,121.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 108th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso Downs have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.70 | 89.82 | 3,394,655 | 532,816,000 |
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Capitan, NM Electricity Overview
Capitan's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 22.16 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 52.16% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.56 cents, resulting in the city ranking 503rd best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Capitan average is 1.28% higher at $149.05 per month. Otero County Electrictric Cooperative has an estimated 8 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 129th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Capitan emits 6,274,596.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 108th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Capitan have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Capitan
Capitan residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Capitan, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 21.15 | 147.95 | 122,079.6 | 25,823,412.98 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, New Mexico by total customer count is Public Service Company of New Mexico.
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 8,821 |
| 2 | Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | 5,270 |
| 3 | Central New Mexico Electric Coop | 4,439 |
