Otero County, NM: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Otero County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Otero County, NM is $152.65
  • The average electricity rate in Otero County, NM is 20.32¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Otero County, NM

The average residential electric bill in Otero County, NM is $152.65 per month. Otero County, NM is the 29th most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.

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Otero County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

Otero County released 195,766,945.46 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 1219th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.

Otero County is the 13th highest producer of electricity out of 33 counties in New Mexico, producing 391,137 megawatt hours.

Otero County produces 395,179 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 3rd out of 33 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced using solar power.

Otero County is 13th out of 33 counties in New Mexico for renewable electricity production per capita, at 5.74 megawatt hours per person a year.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Otero County totals $152.65. For comparison, the state average bill is $98.65

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Otero County's average price is 21.43% above that at 20.32 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,012,827 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.72 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    391,137 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    395,179 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -4,042 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    195,766,945 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,844.5 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.28% lower than last month
  • 1.01% higher than November last year
  • 3.29% higher than the New Mexico average
  • 12.23% lower than the US average
  • 131st in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since November last year
  • 12,927th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 159 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,023 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.08% higher than last month
  • 1.29% higher than November last year
  • 5.79% higher than the New Mexico average
  • 6.9% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
  • 15,507th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,428 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$80.65 per month

  • 7.32% higher than last month
  • 6.69% higher than November last year
  • 2.37% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 31.79% lower than the US average
  • 85th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 76 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 224 since November last year
  • 2,024th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 172 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 492 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$88.87 per month

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 0.4% higher than November last year
  • 8.79% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 37.52% lower than the US average
  • 165th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 72 since November last year
  • 1,092nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 93 since November last year

Alamogordo, NM Electricity Overview

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Alamogordo's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.25% below the average national price of 16.73 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Alamogordo average is 39.61% lower at $88.87 per month. Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Emissions in Alamogordo average 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 108th worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 144,589,128.03 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamogordo

Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo
165th$88.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alamogordo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alamogordo, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of New MexicoBUNDLED15.7089.823,394,655532,816,000

Chaparral CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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Chaparral CDP's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 40.40% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.73 cents. The city is ranked 5th in the state in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 391,137 megawatt hours produced. The city ranks 3rd out of 530 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 395,179 megawatt hours generated.

Emissions in Chaparral CDP average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 496th worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Chaparral CDP, with 101.03% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Chaparral CDP has one electricity plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chaparral CDP

Chaparral CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.049/kWh$171.27/mo.$28.54/mo.
35th9.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chaparral CDP
30th$76.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chaparral CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chaparral CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
El Paso Electric CompanyBUNDLED9.9573.89855,56185,124,000
Otero County Electrictric CooperativeBUNDLED21.15147.95122,079.625,823,412.98

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Holloman AFB CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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Holloman AFB CDP's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 22.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.41% above the average national price of 16.73 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Holloman AFB CDP average is 1.28% higher at $149.05 per month. With an estimated 29 total residential customers, Otero County Electrictric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Holloman AFB CDP average 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 108th worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 19,129,640.73 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holloman AFB CDP

Holloman AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.226/kWh$0.169/kWh$204.03/mo.$70.44/mo.
503rd22.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Holloman AFB CDP
504th$149.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Holloman AFB CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Holloman AFB CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otero County Electrictric CooperativeBUNDLED21.15147.95122,079.625,823,412.98

Zips with electric coverage in Holloman AFB CDP, New Mexico include: 88310, 88352, 88330

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Otero County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Otero County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Buena Vista Energy CenterBuena Vista Energy Center, LLC (100.00%)
Chaparral CDP NM Solar 391,137411

Otero County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
101.03%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-1.03%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Otero County average 2,844.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 22nd highest polluting county out of 33 counties in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 195,766,945.46 kilograms. Solar makes up 101.03% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Otero County. Otero County is home to one electricity producing plant.

Otero County, New Mexico Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Otero County include Public Service Company of New Mexico, Otero County Electrictric Cooperative, and El Paso Electric Company The state of New Mexico has above average state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Otero County who report energy loss data had an average of 11.62% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% while the New Mexico average is 10.30%, resulting in a rank of 2961st best in the United States and a state rank of 27th best out of 3221 and 33 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Otero County:

  • Alamogordo, New Mexico:
    • Public Service Company of New Mexico: 100.00%
  • Cloudcroft, New Mexico:
    • Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Tularosa, 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 provider in Otero County, New Mexico?

By total megawatt hours sold, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest electricity supplier in Otero County, New Mexico.

How many electric companies offer service in Otero County, New Mexico?

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Otero County, New Mexico.

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

How many power plants are within Otero County, New Mexico?

There is one active power plant in Otero County, New Mexico

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-22