Taos County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Taos County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Taos County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 18.31% more than the United States average, at 18.60 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents.
Taos County generates 0.72 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 225th in the US out of 3221 counties.
With total generation of 23,872 megawatt hours, Taos County is the 1090th largest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties.
Usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity production has increased by 100.00% in Taos County.
With 34,322 residents living within the county and 23,872 megawatt hours produced per year, Taos County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 0.7 megawatt hours. This is the 1010th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
Taos County ranks 14th out of 33 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 400,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
448,813 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
23,872 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
24,604 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-732 MWh
Production per Capita
0.7 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
168,771,689 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,917.3 kg
Taos, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Taos are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.06% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.52 cents. This ranks the city 477th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 45 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Taos average is 38.30% below at $91.09 per month.
Taos residents average 5,193.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 33,882,678.57 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Taos has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 91.09 | 149,766 | 27,849,500 |
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Questa, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Questa are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.06% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.52 cents. This ranks the city 477th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 38 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Questa average is 38.30% below at $91.09 per month.
Questa residents average 5,193.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 13,871,955 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Questa has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Questa
Questa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Questa, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 91.09 | 149,766 | 27,849,500 |
Arroyo Seco CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Arroyo Seco CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.06% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.52 cents. This ranks the city 477th out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 51 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Arroyo Seco CDP average is 38.30% below at $91.09 per month.
Arroyo Seco CDP residents average 5,193.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 12,459,311.14 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Arroyo Seco CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arroyo Seco CDP
Arroyo Seco CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arroyo Seco CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 91.09 | 149,766 | 27,849,500 |
Zips with electric coverage in Arroyo Seco CDP, New Mexico include: 87571, 87529, 87514
Electricity Production in Taos County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Taos County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taos Mesa Energy Facility HybridTaos Mesa Energy Facility, LLC (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 23,872 |
Taos County, New Mexico Details
Taos County residents average 4,917.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 168,771,688.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 103.07% 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 | 15,823 |
