Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
With total generation of 155,465 megawatt hours, Rio Arriba County is the 1251st highest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the United States.
With a population of 40,347 citizens, Rio Arriba County is the 13th largest county by population in New Mexico.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 15.34 cents, while residents of Rio Arriba County pay an average rate of 3.11% more than the national average at 15.82 cents per kilowatt hour.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 155,465 megawatt hours, of Rio Arriba County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 13th in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
Rio Arriba County ranks 378th highest county in the US out of 3221 counties in hydroelectric power generation, producing 27,980 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric plants.
Releasing 158,848,824.15 kilograms of CO2 gases, Rio Arriba County has the 1389th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the nation and 13th highest in New Mexico.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
527,600 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
155,465 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
155,465 MWh
Production per Capita
3.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
158,848,824 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,937.07 kg
Española, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Española's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.26% less than the average state rate of 14.14 cents. Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The New Mexico average monthly residential power bill is $95.79, while the Española average is 17.60% less at $78.93 per month. This ranks the city 50th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 58,564,638.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Española because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 5,581.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Española has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Española
Española residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Española, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 78.93 | 187,507 | 26,446,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Española, New Mexico include: 87532, 87566, 87567, 87533
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Chimayo CDP, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Chimayo CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.26% less than the average state rate of 14.14 cents. Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The New Mexico average monthly residential power bill is $95.79, while the Chimayo CDP average is 17.60% less at $78.93 per month. This ranks the city 50th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 17,906,534.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Chimayo CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 5,581.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Chimayo CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chimayo CDP
Chimayo CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chimayo CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 78.93 | 187,507 | 26,446,000 |
Dulce CDP, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Dulce CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 18.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 33.23% more than the average state rate of 14.14 cents. More electricity is produced within Dulce CDP than is used, with generation totaling 340.99% of consumption. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Dulce CDP average is 38.33% lower at $84.76 per month.
Roughly 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Dulce CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Dulce CDP's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 116,244 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dulce CDP
Dulce CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dulce CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rio Arriba Electric | BUNDLED | 18.84 | 84.76 | 14,457.4 | 2,723,828.91 |
Electricity Production in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jicarilla Solar 2Jicarilla Solar 2 LLC (100.00%) | Dulce CDP | NM | Solar | 116,244 | ||||
Abiquiu DamLos Alamos Utilities (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,695 | ||||
El Vado DamLos Alamos Utilities (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,285 | ||||
Alcalde Solar ArrayJemez Cuba LLC (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Solar | 4,549 | ||||
Syncarpha El RitoSyncarpha El Rito I, LLC (100.00%) | El Rito CDP | NM | Solar | 3,762 | ||||
Blue Sky OneSSA Solar of NM, LLC (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Solar | 2,930 |
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Details
Releasing 158,848,824.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Rio Arriba County is the 13th worst out of 33 counties in New Mexico for total pollution from electricity use. More importantly, the county averages 3,937.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. About 82.00% of Rio Arriba County's electricity is generated using Solar. Rio Arriba County is home to 6 electricity producing plants, which is the 8th highest number of plants within a county in New Mexico.
Providers In Each City in Rio Arriba County:
- Chama, New Mexico:
- Northern Rio Arriba Electric: 100.00%
- Española, New Mexico:
- Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | 9,779 |
| 2 | Northern Rio Arriba Electric | 3,034 |
| 3 | Farmington Electric | 2,764 |
| 4 | Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 740 |
| 5 | Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | 265 |
How many power plants are within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has 6 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
By total megawatt hours sold, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
How many electric companies offer service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
