Otero County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Otero County, NM is $150.86
- The average electricity rate in Otero County, NM is 20.09¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Otero County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Otero County, NM is $150.86 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 178,983,867.81 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 1248th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.
Otero County is the 14th highest producer of electricity out of 33 counties in New Mexico, producing 446,342 megawatt hours.
Otero County produces 449,567 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 15th out of 33 counties in New Mexico for renewable electricity production per capita, at 6.53 megawatt hours per person a year.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Otero County totals $150.86. For comparison, the state average bill is $97.65
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, Otero County's average price is 21.07% above that at 20.09 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
994,839 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.46 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
446,342 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
449,567 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-3,225 MWh
Production per Capita
6.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
178,983,868 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,600.64 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
Alamogordo's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.47% below the average national price of 16.59 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $145.79, while the Alamogordo average is 39.04% lower at $88.87 per month. Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Emissions in Alamogordo average 4,716.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 302nd worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 147,172,716.3 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamogordo
Alamogordo residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamogordo, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.62 | 89.92 | 3,408,645 | 532,316,000 |
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Chaparral CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Chaparral CDP's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 39.89% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.59 cents. The city is ranked 6th in the state in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 410,491 megawatt hours produced. The city ranks 3rd out of 530 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 413,716 megawatt hours generated.
Emissions in Chaparral CDP average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 493rd worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Chaparral CDP, with 100.79% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Chaparral CDP has 2 electricity plants within its borders. This is the 3rd highest number of plants within a city in New Mexico.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chaparral CDP
Chaparral CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chaparral CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 9.80 | 72.74 | 846,157 | 82,921,000 | |
| Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 20.95 | 146.43 | 121,561.06 | 25,471,249.56 |
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Holloman AFB CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Holloman AFB CDP's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 22.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 33.54% above the average national price of 16.59 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $145.79, while the Holloman AFB CDP average is 2.24% higher at $149.05 per month. With an estimated 29 total residential customers, Otero County Electrictric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Holloman AFB CDP average 4,716.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 12th worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 19,471,458.38 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holloman AFB CDP
Holloman AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Holloman AFB CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 20.95 | 146.43 | 121,561.06 | 25,471,249.56 |
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
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buena Vista Energy CenterBuena Vista Energy Center, LLC (100.00%) | Chaparral CDP | NM | Solar | 384,870 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
SunE EPE1 LLCTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Chaparral CDP | NM | Solar | 25,621 | 29 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| La Luz CDP | NM | Solar | 18,025 | 44 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Alamogordo Solar Energy CenterPublic Service Company of New Mexico (100.00%) | Otero County | NM | Solar | 11,300 | 50 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Holloman Solar FacilityEl Paso Electric Company (100.00%) | Otero County | NM | Solar | 6,526 | 57 | 1 | 1 |
Otero County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup
Emissions in Otero County average 2,600.64 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 178,983,867.81 kilograms. Solar makes up 100.72% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Otero County. Otero County is home to 5 electricity producing plants, which is the 11th highest number of plants within a county in New Mexico.
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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 18,657 |
| 2 | Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | 7,583 |
| 3 | El Paso Electric Company | 3,433 |
| 4 | Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | 245 |
How many power plants are within Otero County, New Mexico?
There are 5 active power plants in Otero County, New Mexico
