Lincoln County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Releasing 98,038,986.43 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lincoln County has the 1776th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country and 17th worst in the state.
When calculating by total customers, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest provider in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County ranks 19th out of 33 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents consuming over 200,000 megawatt hours.
Lincoln County produces 0.08 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Lincoln County the 27th highest ranking county out of 33 counties for renewable production per capita in the state.
Averaging generation of 0.08 megawatt hours per resident a year, Lincoln County ranks 28 out of 33 counties in production per capita in New Mexico.
Lincoln County produces 0.08 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 21st in the state out of 33 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
276,492 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,507 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,507 MWh
Production per Capita
0.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
98,038,986 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,881.45 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ruidoso
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Ruidoso Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.99¢ per kWh
- 1.12% lower than last month
- 2.1% higher than April last year
- 18.89% higher than the New Mexico average
- 0.44% higher than the US average
- 462nd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 21,101st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,577 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 296 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.01¢ per kWh
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 2.13% higher than April last year
- 18.95% higher than the New Mexico average
- 5.5% higher than the US average
- 447th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 23,701st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 636 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$75.36 per month
- 6.12% lower than last month
- 1.23% higher than April last year
- 6.2% higher than the New Mexico average
- 33.16% lower than the US average
- 395th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since April last year
- 2,322nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 33 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 165 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$100.98 per month
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 0.08% higher than April last year
- 6.69% higher than the New Mexico average
- 25.79% lower than the US average
- 396th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,390th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 59 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 501 since April last year
Ruidoso, NM Electricity Overview
Ruidoso's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.01 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 18.95% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.30 cents, resulting in the city ranking 447th best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico. Public Service Company of New Mexico has an estimated 1,628 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.01 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 119.12 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
As the 31st worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso emits 37,479,008.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,908.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso
Ruidoso residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 87.25 | 3,364,691 | 513,030,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ruidoso, New Mexico include: 88345, 88346, 88312, 88338, 88355
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Ruidoso Downs, NM Electricity Overview
Ruidoso Downs' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 17.90% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.30 cents, resulting in the city ranking 421st best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico. Public Service Company of New Mexico has an estimated 457 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.01 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 119.12 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
As the 70th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso Downs emits 12,849,665.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,908.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso Downs have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 87.25 | 3,364,691 | 513,030,000 |
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Capitan, NM Electricity Overview
Capitan's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 18.54 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 29.66% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.30 cents, resulting in the city ranking 479th best for average electricity price out of 530 cities in New Mexico.
As the 128th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Capitan emits 6,645,701.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,908.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd 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.
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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Lincoln County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrizozo SolarSoCore 2017 ProjectCo-NM6 LLC (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NM | Solar | 1,507 |
Lincoln County, New Mexico Details
Lincoln County is the 17th worst ranked county in the state out of 33 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 98,038,986.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 1334th highest in the nation for emissions per person. The county is home to one power producing plant. Lincoln County's power plants mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:
- Corona, New Mexico:
- Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
- Ruidoso, New Mexico:
- Public Service Company of New Mexico: 100.00%
- Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico:
- Public Service Company of New Mexico: 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 Lincoln County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, New Mexico by megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of New Mexico.
How many power plants are in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
There is one power plant in Lincoln County, New Mexico
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
Lincoln County, New Mexico has 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 8,922 |
| 2 | Central New Mexico Electric Coop | 4,522 |
