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

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 $91.16 per month. Selling an estimated 28,588.25 megawatt hours per year, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 31st worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso emits 38,073,950.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 56th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso
Ruidoso residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.12 | 148.64 | 122,773.64 | 27,154,188.27 | |
Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.44 | 88.88 | 3,402,209 | 525,324,000 |
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 5.79% 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 $88.87 per month. Selling an estimated 8,021.39 megawatt hours per year, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 69th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Ruidoso Downs emits 13,053,641.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 438th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Ruidoso Downs have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.44 | 88.88 | 3,402,209 | 525,324,000 |
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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 52.69% 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 $149.05 per month. Otero County Electrictric Cooperative has an estimated 8 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 127th worst ranked city out of 530 cities in the state, Capitan emits 6,751,195.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 4,986.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 56th worst in New Mexico for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Capitan have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Capitan
Capitan residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Capitan, New Mexico
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.12 | 148.64 | 122,773.64 | 27,154,188.27 |
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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) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Carrizozo SolarSoCore 2017 ProjectCo-NM6 LLC (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NM | Solar | 1,507 | 80 | 1 | 1 |
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?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 8,792 |
2 | Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | 5,455 |
3 | Central New Mexico Electric Coop | 4,623 |