Sierra County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Sierra County, NM is $132.80
- The average electricity rate in Sierra County, NM is 18.27¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sierra County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Sierra County, NM is $132.80 per month. Sierra County, NM is the 22nd most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.
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Sierra County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
The largest provider in Sierra County by total customers is El Paso Electric Company.
Sierra County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 10.08% more than the nationwide average price, at 18.27 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.59 cents.
Sierra County residents experience outages averaging 71.94 minutes per incident, with approximately 0.94 outages each year.
There was a 0.97% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the previous 12 months in Sierra County.
Sierra County produces -2.47 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 29 highest county out of 33 counties for production per capita in the state.
Sierra County is ranked 1800th in the US out of 3221 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at -2.47 megawatt hours per person per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
166,406 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.46 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
54,301,218 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,716.92 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Truth or Consequences
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Rates and Production Categories
Truth or Consequences Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.7¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 29.22% higher than the New Mexico average
- 9.79% higher than the US average
- 233rd in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
- 24,620th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,092 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,725 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.09¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 16.08% higher than November last year
- 17.79% higher than the New Mexico average
- 3.65% higher than the US average
- 231st in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 126 since November last year
- 21,279th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 930 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,051 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$120.64 per month
- 20% lower than last month
- 33.84% higher than November last year
- 46.04% higher than the New Mexico average
- 2.03% higher than the US average
- 489th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since November last year
- 17,769th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8,415 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12,620 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.72 per month
- 1.79% higher than last month
- 33.17% higher than November last year
- 48.52% higher than the New Mexico average
- 1.74% higher than the US average
- 489th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since November last year
- 17,263rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 588 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,729 since November last year
Truth or Consequences, NM Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.09 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Truth or Consequences, which ranks the city 231st out of 530 cities in New Mexico. The city is the 26th highest generating city out of 530 cities in New Mexico, averaging 0.53 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city. Solar facilities in the city generate 3,214 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's total electricity generation.
Emitting 27,620,675.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Truth or Consequences ranks 41st highest out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,544.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. Roughly 100.00% of Truth or Consequences' electricity is produced using Solar. Truth or Consequences has 2 power producing plants in the city. This is the 3rd most plants in a city within the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Truth or Consequences Utility | BUNDLED | 15.40 | 142.58 | 36,355.95 | 5,599,937.78 | |
| Sierra Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.40 | 140.84 | 28,805.92 | 5,589,592.34 |
Zips with electric coverage in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico include: 87901, 87935, 87942
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Elephant Butte, NM Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.52 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Elephant Butte, which ranks the city 486th out of 530 cities in New Mexico. Selling an estimated 51.27 megawatt hours a year, Sierra Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Emitting 7,452,738.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Elephant Butte ranks 108th highest out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,716.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elephant Butte, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.40 | 140.84 | 28,805.92 | 5,589,592.34 |
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Williamsburg, NM Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.52 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Williamsburg, which ranks the city 486th out of 530 cities in New Mexico. Sierra Electric Cooperative has an estimated 0 residential customers, more than any other supplier in the city. Williamsburg is the 219th largest city in the state, with a population of 658.
Emitting 3,103,735.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Williamsburg ranks 211th highest out of 530 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,716.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Williamsburg
Williamsburg residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Williamsburg, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.40 | 140.84 | 28,805.92 | 5,589,592.34 |
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Sierra County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wal-Mart Truth or Consequences PVSSA Solar of NM 3 (100.00%) | Truth or Consequences | NM | Solar | 1,853 | 79 | 1 | 1 | ||||
City of Truth or Consequences PVBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Truth or Consequences | NM | Solar | 1,361 | 81 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Elephant ButteUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Sierra County | NM | Conventional Hydroelectric | -31,601 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Sierra County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 19th worst ranked county out of 33 counties in New Mexico, Sierra County emits 54,301,218.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 4,716.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 1447th worst in the country in this category. Solar is the primary fuel in Sierra County, with 11.32% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Sierra County has the 18th most electricity generation plants of any county in New Mexico, with 3 total power plants.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sierra County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity provider in Sierra County, New Mexico by total customer count is El Paso Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Sierra County, New Mexico?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Sierra County, New Mexico.
How many power plants are located in Sierra County, New Mexico?
There are 3 electricity plants in Sierra County, New Mexico
Which electricity companies offer service in Sierra County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso Electric Company | 13,624 |
| 2 | Sierra Electric Cooperative | 3,961 |
| 3 | City of Truth or Consequences Utility | 3,596 |
