Lincoln County, NM: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lincoln County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, NM is $144.74
  • The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, NM is 20.52¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, NM

The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, NM is $144.74 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 ranks as the 1724th highest pollution level from electricity consumption in the country and 16th worst in the state, emitting 99,620,182.5 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Lincoln County is the 1883rd largest county by population in the nation, with 20,084 residents living within its borders.

Lincoln County generates 1,507 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 1065th in the United States out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.

Lincoln County is home to 20,084 citizens and its power generating plants produce 1,507 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 0.08 megawatt hours per capita.

When calculating by customer count, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest electricity company in Lincoln County.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Lincoln County is 20.52 cents. This rate is approximately 24.40% more than the nationwide average price of 16.49 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    289,721 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.43 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,507 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,507 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.08 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    99,620,182 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,960.18 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

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Ruidoso's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.65 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.85% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.51 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 $142.46, while the Ruidoso average is 36.01% less at $91.16 per month. Selling an estimated 28,588.25 megawatt hours per year, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest vendor in the city.

As the 31st worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso emits 38,073,950.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 56th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.127/kWh$141.65/mo.$53.68/mo.
211th15.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ruidoso
178th$91.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ruidoso Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otero County Electrictric CooperativeBUNDLED22.12148.64122,773.6427,154,188.27
Public Service Company of New MexicoBUNDLED15.4488.883,402,209525,324,000

Zips with electric coverage in Ruidoso, New Mexico include: 88345, 88346, 88312, 88338, 88355

Ruidoso Downs, NM Electricity Overview

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Ruidoso Downs' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.79% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.51 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 $142.46, while the Ruidoso Downs average is 37.62% less at $88.87 per month. Selling an estimated 8,021.39 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 13,053,641.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 438th 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:

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 Ruidoso Downs
165th$88.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ruidoso Downs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of New MexicoBUNDLED15.4488.883,402,209525,324,000

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Capitan, NM Electricity Overview

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Capitan's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 22.16 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 52.69% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.51 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 $142.46, while the Capitan average is 4.62% 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 127th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Capitan emits 6,751,195.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 56th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.242/kWh$0.169/kWh$212.36/mo.$70.44/mo.
503rd22.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Capitan
504th$149.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Capitan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Capitan, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otero County Electrictric CooperativeBUNDLED22.12148.64122,773.6427,154,188.27

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Lincoln County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Carrizozo SolarSoCore 2017 ProjectCo-NM6 LLC (100.00%)
Lincoln County NM Solar 1,5078011

Lincoln County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lincoln County is the 16th worst ranked county in the state out of 33 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 99,620,182.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 1286th 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.

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Lincoln County, New Mexico Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Lincoln County is 11.30%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Public Service Company of New Mexico, Otero County Electrictric Cooperative, and Central New Mexico Electric Coop. With a United States average energy loss of 2.43%, Lincoln County is ranked as the 2960th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Capitan, New Mexico:
    • Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Carrizozo, New Mexico:
    • Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Corona, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Ruidoso, New Mexico:
    • Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 16.41%
    • Public Service Company of New Mexico: 83.59%
  • 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 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-01-07