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

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.137/kWh$80.45/mo.$72.42/mo.
153rd14.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Española
50th$78.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Española Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Española, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Jemez Mountains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.1078.93187,50726,446,000

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Chimayo CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.137/kWh$80.45/mo.$72.42/mo.
153rd14.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chimayo CDP
50th$78.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chimayo CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chimayo CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Jemez Mountains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.1078.93187,50726,446,000

Dulce CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.188/kWh$0.182/kWh$85.04/mo.$82.73/mo.
493rd18.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dulce CDP
254th$84.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dulce CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dulce CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Rio Arriba ElectricBUNDLED18.8484.7614,457.42,723,828.91

Electricity Production in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Jicarilla Solar 2Jicarilla Solar 2 LLC (100.00%)
Dulce CDP NM Solar 116,244
Rio Arriba County NM Conventional Hydroelectric 19,695
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

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

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.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
82.00%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
18.00%

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Net Metering

Approximately 60.00% of the electricity suppliers in Rio Arriba County offer net metering to their consumers. The state of New Mexico has commendable state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these 3 providers is 8.29%. With a state average energy loss of 6.60%, Rio Arriba County is the 27th best county in New Mexico for energy loss efficiency.

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?

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.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-09-12