Taos County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Taos County, NM is $106.12
- The average electricity rate in Taos County, NM is 17.42¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Taos County, NM
The average residential electric bill in Taos County, NM is $106.12 per month. Taos County, NM is the 4th most expensive county in New Mexico for electricity.
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Taos County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Taos County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 4.09% more than the United States average, at 17.42 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
Taos County ranks 323rd in the United States out of 3221 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 1.11 megawatt hours generated per person.
Residents in Taos County experience an average of 0.43 power outages per year, with an average of 315.97 minutes per outage.
There was a 2.17% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous 12 months in Taos County.
Taos County produces 38,039 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Taos County 17th out of 33 counties in the state for total sustainable electricity production.
Taos County ranks 11th out of 33 counties in the state in solar power production, with 38,039 megawatt hours generated from solar energy.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
505,096 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.72 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,819 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
38,039 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-1,220 MWh
Production per Capita
1.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
147,458,102 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,296.31 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Taos
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Taos Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
19.84¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 37.09% higher than the New Mexico average
- 16.49% higher than the US average
- 345th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since November last year
- 26,659th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,814 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,367 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.14¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 16% higher than November last year
- 24.97% higher than the New Mexico average
- 9.97% higher than the US average
- 346th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 50 since November last year
- 24,451st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 85 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,691 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$88.76 per month
- 19.99% lower than last month
- 33.84% higher than November last year
- 7.45% higher than the New Mexico average
- 24.93% lower than the US average
- 243rd in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 148 since November last year
- 3,996th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8,230 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,401 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.48 per month
- 1.79% higher than last month
- 32.26% higher than November last year
- 9.28% higher than the New Mexico average
- 25.14% lower than the US average
- 229th in the state out of 518 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 133 since November last year
- 3,661st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,309 since November last year
Taos, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Taos are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.54% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.56 cents. This ranks the city 346th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. The city is faced with an average of 0.43 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 315.97 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Taos residents average 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 30,232,988.41 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Taos has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.31 | 105.7 | 166,457.38 | 28,819,432.71 |
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Questa, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Questa are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.54% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.56 cents. This ranks the city 346th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. The city is faced with an average of 0.43 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 315.97 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Questa residents average 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 12,377,730.23 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Questa has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Questa
Questa residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Questa, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.31 | 105.7 | 166,457.38 | 28,819,432.71 |
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Arroyo Seco CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Arroyo Seco CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.54% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.56 cents. This ranks the city 346th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. The city is faced with an average of 0.43 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 315.97 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Arroyo Seco CDP residents average 4,634.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 11,117,250.03 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Arroyo Seco CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arroyo Seco CDP
Arroyo Seco CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arroyo Seco CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.31 | 105.7 | 166,457.38 | 28,819,432.71 |
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Taos County, New Mexico Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Taos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taos Mesa Energy Facility HybridTaos Mesa Energy Facility, LLC (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 36,819 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Taos County, New Mexico Production Fuel Makeup
Taos County residents average 4,296.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 147,458,102.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 103.31% of electricity in Taos County comes from production using Solar. There is one electricity plant in Taos County.
Providers In Each City in Taos County:
- Questa, New Mexico:
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Red River, New Mexico:
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Taos, New Mexico:
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico:
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Taos County, New Mexico?
By total customer count, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Taos County, New Mexico.
How many power plants are within Taos County, New Mexico?
There is one active electricity plant in Taos County, New Mexico
Which electricity companies offer service in Taos County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 15,288 |
