Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Roughly 21.01% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 278th county out of 3230 counties in the United States for total hydroelectric production.
With 40,347 citizens within its borders and 228,478 megawatt hours produced a year, Rio Arriba County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 5.66 megawatt hours. The city ranks 1033rd highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.
With a population of 40,347 citizens, Rio Arriba County is the 13th largest county by population in New Mexico.
There has been a 100.00% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types during the course of the past 12 months in Rio Arriba County.
Rio Arriba County had a 34.93% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Rio Arriba County is the 194th highest producer of solar electricity by megawatt hours produced in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
555,448 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
228,478 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
231,247 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-2,769 MWh
Production per Capita
5.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
116,572,920 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,889.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Española
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Española Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.85¢ per kWh
- 1.38% lower than last month
- 3.63% higher than April last year
- 3.08% lower than the New Mexico average
- 18.12% lower than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 8,787th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,595 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 992 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.83¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 0.92% higher than April last year
- 3.32% lower than the New Mexico average
- 14.25% lower than the US average
- 146th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 11,723rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 225 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,084 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$60.18 per month
- 6.63% lower than last month
- 1.88% higher than April last year
- 15.18% lower than the New Mexico average
- 46.62% lower than the US average
- 102nd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 474th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 53 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 46 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$80.68 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 1.28% lower than April last year
- 14.76% lower than the New Mexico average
- 40.71% lower than the US average
- 126th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 841st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 462 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 422 since April last year
Española, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Española's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.32% less than the average state rate of 14.30 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 2.73 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 569.77 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative.
Roughly 51,496,824.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Española because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,908.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Española has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Española
Española residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Española, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 80.66 | 183,668.7 | 25,456,356.52 |
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Chimayo CDP, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Chimayo CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.32% less than the average state rate of 14.30 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 2.73 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 569.77 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative.
Roughly 15,745,502.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Chimayo CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,908.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Chimayo CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chimayo CDP
Chimayo CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chimayo CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 80.66 | 183,668.7 | 25,456,356.52 |
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Dulce CDP, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Dulce CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 19.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.01% more than the average state rate of 14.30 cents. There is an overabundance of 131,747.05 megawatt hours in the city due to the fact that citizens are using 367.09% less electricity than the city's electricity facilities generate. With 101.65% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 4th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for total electricity generation from renewable fuel sources.
Roughly 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Dulce CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 3rd highest out of any city in the state. In Dulce CDP, Solar makes up 101.65% of the fuel used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dulce CDP
Dulce CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dulce CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rio Arriba Electric | BUNDLED | 19.50 | 90.1 | 14,163.89 | 2,761,722.85 |
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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 | 128,272 | ||||
Abiquiu DamLos Alamos Utilities (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Conventional Hydroelectric | 46,475 | ||||
Jicarilla Solar 1 LLCRepsol Renewables NA (100.00%) | Dulce CDP | NM | Solar | 39,365 | ||||
Alcalde Solar ArrayJemez Cuba LLC (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Solar | 5,965 | ||||
Syncarpha El RitoSyncarpha El Rito I, LLC (100.00%) | El Rito CDP | NM | Solar | 3,781 | ||||
Blue Sky OneSSA Solar of NM, LLC (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Solar | 3,095 | ||||
El Vado DamLos Alamos Utilities (100.00%) | Rio Arriba County | NM | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,525 |
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Details
Releasing 116,572,919.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Rio Arriba County is the 14th worst out of 33 counties in New Mexico for total pollution from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 2346th worst in the United States for pollution per citizen. The county is home to 7 electricity producing plants, which is the 344th most plants within a county out of the country's 3230 counties.
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 | 9,390 |
| 2 | Northern Rio Arriba Electric | 2,897 |
| 3 | Farmington Electric | 2,867 |
| 4 | Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 702 |
How many power plants are within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has 7 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 4 electricity providers offering service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
