San Juan County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

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San Juan County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

San Juan County is ranked as the 5th highest consuming county out of 33 counties in the state with 1,607,264.83 megawatt hours being consumed by customers who live there.

Residents of San Juan County pay approximately 16.04% less than the $104.31 New Mexico average monthly residential electricity expense.

In San Juan County, 13,311,458.09 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel types. San Juan County ranks 54th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 15.72 cents, while residents of San Juan County enjoy an average rate that is 1.70% less at 15.45 cents per kilowatt hour.

San Juan County is the 144th highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 108.3 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.

The county is the largest producer of electricity in New Mexico out of 33 counties, producing 13,311,458.09 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,607,265 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    13,311,458 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    13,311,458 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    108.3 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,563,186,783 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,717.93 kg

Farmington, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Farmington's residents spend 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 15.93% less than the average New Mexico price of 14.52 cents and 22.34% less than the national average of 15.72 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $80.21. This is 23.10% less than the New Mexico average bill of $104.31. Farmington produces 71.66% of the electricity used in the city and must purchase power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants.

Emitting 250,221,851.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Farmington ranks 6th worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 2nd worst in New Mexico in pollution per capita, averaging 5,358.53 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.095/kWh$98.44/mo.$52.66/mo.
36th12.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Farmington
117th$80.21Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED12.2180.21437,569285,52034,854,366

Zips with electric coverage in Farmington, New Mexico include: 87401, 87410, 87402, 87415

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Shiprock CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Shiprock CDP's residents spend 17.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 17.39% more than the average New Mexico price of 14.52 cents and 8.46% more than the national average of 15.72. Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Shiprock CDP deal with 9.42 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 213.05 minutes.

Emitting 43,895,830.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shiprock CDP ranks 30th worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,193.54 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.188/kWh$0.107/kWh$127.55/mo.$47.55/mo.
408th17.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shiprock CDP
379th$92.98Average 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 AuthorityBUNDLED17.0592.9865,54211,173,000

Bloomfield, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, Bloomfield's residents spend 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 15.93% less than the average New Mexico price of 14.52 cents and 22.34% less than the national average of 15.72 cents. With an estimated 500 residential customers, Farmington Electric is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $80.21 per month, while the New Mexico average is $104.31. Customers in the city enjoy a 23.10% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.

Emitting 39,024,286.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Bloomfield ranks 32nd worst out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 5,193.54 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.095/kWh$98.44/mo.$52.66/mo.
36th12.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bloomfield
117th$80.21Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED12.2180.21285,52034,854,366

Electricity Production in San Juan County, New Mexico

Power Plants in San Juan County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
San Juan County NM Coal 9,777,461.099,393,165,490.08960.712/2031
San Juan County NM Coal 3,096,428.013,371,744,622.031,088.919/2022
Farmington NM Natural Gas 437,569181,491,093.28414.77

San Juan County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in San Juan County results in the release of 1,563,186,783.46 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 209th highest amount in the United States out of 3221 counties and 2nd highest in New Mexico out of 33 counties. Averaging 12,717.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 292nd worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 95.92% of electricity in San Juan County comes from generation using Coal. Also used is Natural Gas at 3.98% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.10%. San Juan County has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 169th most in the US.

COAL
Coal
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Coal
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Coal
Coal
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Coal
Coal
Coal
95.92%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
3.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.10%

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 9.08% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 6.60%, resulting in a rank of 2874th best in the US and a state rank of 30th best out of 3221 and 33 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in San Juan County:

  • Aztec, New Mexico:
    • Aztec Electrical: 42.50%
    • Farmington Electric: 57.50%
  • Bloomfield, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 100.00%
  • Farmington, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 100.00%
  • Kirtland, New Mexico:
    • Farmington Electric: 65.02%
    • Navajo Tribal Utility Authority: 34.98%

* 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 Electric42,744
2Navajo Tribal Utility Authority5,886
3Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative5,093
4Aztec Electrical3,232

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-09-06