Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Rio Arriba County, NM is $116.81
- The average electricity rate in Rio Arriba County, NM is 18.37¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Rio Arriba County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Rio Arriba County, NM is $116.81 per month. Rio Arriba County, NM is the 12th most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.
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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Rio Arriba County is the 13th highest producing county in the state out of 33 counties when considering megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.
Citizens of Rio Arriba County deal with an average of 1.89 power outages each year, with an average of 478.65 minutes per outage.
Usage of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production has increased by 14.27% in Rio Arriba County.
When calculating by number of customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in Rio Arriba County.
Rio Arriba County has the 937th highest electricity production in the US out of 3221 counties, producing 208,700 megawatt hours.
Rio Arriba County released 121,254,242.15 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 1615th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
593,763 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.72 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
208,700 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
211,864 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-3,164 MWh
Production per Capita
5.17 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
121,254,242 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,005.29 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Española
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Española Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
19.17¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 32.42% higher than the New Mexico average
- 12.52% higher than the US average
- 268th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since November last year
- 25,608th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,836 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,915 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.52¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 17.19% higher than November last year
- 20.71% higher than the New Mexico average
- 6.23% higher than the US average
- 278th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 115 since November last year
- 22,106th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 468 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,859 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$98.68 per month
- 19.99% lower than last month
- 33.84% higher than November last year
- 19.46% higher than the New Mexico average
- 16.54% lower than the US average
- 343rd in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 145 since November last year
- 8,063rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9,245 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,732 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$118.38 per month
- 1.79% higher than last month
- 33.91% higher than November last year
- 21.49% higher than the New Mexico average
- 16.78% lower than the US average
- 341st in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 136 since November last year
- 7,404th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 462 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,256 since November last year
Española, NM Electricity Overview

On average, Española's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 17.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.30% more than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. Customers in Española experience 3.36 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 641.33 minutes. Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Roughly 48,621,170.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Española because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,634.12 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 November 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 | 16.72 | 117.51 | 208,233.41 | 34,823,809.2 |
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 17.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.30% more than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. Customers in Chimayo CDP experience 3.36 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 641.33 minutes. Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Roughly 14,866,251.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Chimayo CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,634.12 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 November 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 | 16.72 | 117.51 | 208,233.41 | 34,823,809.2 |
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Dulce CDP, NM Electricity Overview

On average, Dulce CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 23.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 58.37% more than the average state rate of 14.56 cents. More electricity is produced within Dulce CDP than is used, with generation totaling 543.98% of consumption. They saw a welcome 24.33% increase in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, instead of non-renewable fuel types, such as coal or oil.
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 highest out of any city in the state. In Dulce CDP, Solar makes up 101.52% of the fuel used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dulce CDP
Dulce CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
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 | 22.02 | 122.92 | 16,250.59 | 3,577,604.76 |
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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Rio Arriba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jicarilla Solar 2Jicarilla Solar 2 LLC (100.00%) | Dulce CDP | NM | Solar | 122,103 | 13 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Jicarilla Solar 1 LLCRepsol Renewables NA (100.00%) | Dulce CDP | NM | Solar | 86,597 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 9,372 |
| 2 | Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative | 9,030 |
| 3 | Farmington Electric | 3,228 |
| 4 | Northern Rio Arriba Electric | 2,893 |
How many power plants are within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has 2 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.