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San Juan County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in San Juan County, NM is $93.15
  • The average electricity rate in San Juan County, NM is 15.46¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in San Juan County, NM

The average residential electric bill in San Juan County, NM is $93.15 per month. San Juan County, NM is the 2nd most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.

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San Juan County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

On average, San Juan County residents are responsible for 13,092.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making them the 185th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.

Residents of San Juan County are paying, on average, 7.64% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

San Juan County consumes 22.38% of the electricity that their power plants generate.

San Juan County has seen a rise in electricity generation from solar power of 100.00% year over year.

With total production of 7,917,358.99 megawatt hours, San Juan County is the largest producer of electricity in the state out of 33 counties.

San Juan County produces the highest average of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 33 counties in New Mexico, with the fuel source accounting for 60.97 megawatt hours a year per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,772,120 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.72 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,917,359 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    192,136 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,725,223 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    65.75 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,576,541,064 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    13,092.24 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Farmington

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Farmington Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.12¢ per kWh

  • 2.13% lower than last month
  • 0.34% lower than November last year
  • 9.38% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 23% lower than the US average
  • 83rd in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
  • 5,929th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 546 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,292 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.73¢ per kWh

  • 0.03% lower than last month
  • 2.1% higher than November last year
  • 12.26% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 22.79% lower than the US average
  • 90th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
  • 6,036th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 139 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 723 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$75.22 per month

  • 6.49% higher than last month
  • 13.65% higher than November last year
  • 8.94% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 36.38% lower than the US average
  • 60th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
  • 1,220th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 296 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 659 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$80.7 per month

  • 0.94% higher than last month
  • 0.68% higher than November last year
  • 17.18% lower than the New Mexico average
  • 43.27% lower than the US average
  • 57th in the state out of 518 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
  • 265th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 63 since November last year

Farmington, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Farmington's residents spend 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 12.56% less than the average New Mexico price of 14.56 cents and 23.91% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $80.7. This is 18.19% less than the New Mexico average bill of $98.65. Farmington produces 51.51% of the electricity used in the city and must purchase power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants.

Emitting 252,273,005.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Farmington ranks 5th worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 3rd worst in New Mexico in pollution per capita, averaging 5,402.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Farmington's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farmington

Farmington residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.095/kWh$98.44/mo.$52.66/mo.
90th12.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington
57th$80.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Farmington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Farmington, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Farmington ElectricBUNDLED12.7583.34353,951285,319.8436,368,113

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Shiprock CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Shiprock CDP's residents spend 16.72 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.82% more than the average New Mexico price of 14.56 cents and 0.08% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. With an estimated 42 residential customers, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $87.64 per month, while the New Mexico average is $98.65. Customers in the city enjoy a 11.16% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.

Emitting 39,167,568.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shiprock CDP ranks 29th worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Shiprock CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shiprock CDP

Shiprock CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.203/kWh$0.107/kWh$132.73/mo.$47.55/mo.
229th16.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shiprock CDP
67th$87.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shiprock CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shiprock CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Navajo Tribal Utility AuthorityBUNDLED16.3785.3161,32310,036,000

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Bloomfield, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Bloomfield's residents spend 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 12.56% less than the average New Mexico price of 14.56 cents and 23.91% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. With an estimated 510 residential customers, Farmington Electric is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $80.7 per month, while the New Mexico average is $98.65. Customers in the city enjoy a 18.19% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.

Emitting 34,820,765.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Bloomfield ranks 31st worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Bloomfield has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bloomfield

Bloomfield residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.095/kWh$98.44/mo.$52.66/mo.
90th12.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bloomfield
57th$80.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bloomfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bloomfield, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Farmington ElectricBUNDLED12.7583.34285,319.8436,368,113

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San Juan County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in San Juan County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
San Juan County NM Coal 7,382,413.0116,896,229,040.621934.14112/2031
Farmington NM Natural Gas 353,9517147,335,522.327416.267
San Juan Solar ISan Juan Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Kirtland NM Solar 180,995611

San Juan County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
92.74%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
4.98%
SOLAR
Solar
2.43%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.14%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in San Juan County results in the release of 1,576,541,063.9 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 210th highest amount in the United States out of 3221 counties and 2nd highest in New Mexico out of 33 counties. Averaging 13,092.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 185th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 92.74% of electricity in San Juan County comes from generation using Coal. Also used is Natural Gas at 4.98% and Solar at 2.43%. San Juan County has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 205th most in the US.

San Juan County, New Mexico Net Metering

About 75.00% of the electric companies in San Juan County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, New Mexico has above average net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in San Juan County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 4.08% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 10.30%, resulting in a rank of 1278th best in the US and a state rank of 5th best out of 3221 and 33 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in San Juan County:

  • Aztec, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 27.13%
    • Aztec Electrical: 72.87%
  • Bloomfield, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 100.00%
  • Farmington, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 100.00%
  • Kirtland, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 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 supplier in San Juan County, New Mexico?

By total megawatt hours sold, Farmington Electric is the largest electricity supplier in San Juan County, New Mexico.

How many power plants are in San Juan County, New Mexico?

San Juan County, New Mexico is home to 3 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in San Juan County, New Mexico?

There are 4 electricity suppliers offering service in San Juan County, New Mexico.

Which electricity companies offer service in San Juan County, New Mexico?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Farmington Electric42,386
2Navajo Tribal Utility Authority7,803
3Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative4,444
4Aztec Electrical2,810

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Published: 2025-07-22