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 0.83% lower than the United States average, at 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
Taos County ranks 274th in the United States out of 3230 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 1.62 megawatt hours generated per person.
When calculating by customer count, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Taos County.
Over 102.32% of Taos County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuel types, putting Taos County at 21st in the state for sustainable electricity production.
Taos County ranks 15th out of 33 counties in New Mexico in megawatt hours produced by solar power sources.
Taos County uses non-renewable sources to generate -0.04 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 12th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
467,810 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
54,260 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
55,518 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-1,258 MWh
Production per Capita
1.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
147,259,181 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,290.52 kg
Taos, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Taos are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.96% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.18 cents. This ranks the city 341st out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 46 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Taos average is 40.03% below at $82.77 per month.
Taos residents average 4,853.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 31,663,958.18 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Taos has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.88 | 82.77 | 160,486 | 25,477,800 |
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Questa, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Questa are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.96% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.18 cents. This ranks the city 341st out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 39 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Questa average is 40.03% below at $82.77 per month.
Questa residents average 4,853.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 12,963,585.58 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Questa has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Questa
Questa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Questa, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.88 | 82.77 | 160,486 | 25,477,800 |
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Arroyo Seco CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Arroyo Seco CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.96% higher than New Mexico's average price of 14.18 cents. This ranks the city 341st out of 530 cities in New Mexico for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 52 total residential customers, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Arroyo Seco CDP average is 40.03% below at $82.77 per month.
Arroyo Seco CDP residents average 4,853.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 11,643,445.08 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Arroyo Seco CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arroyo Seco CDP
Arroyo Seco CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arroyo Seco CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.88 | 82.77 | 160,486 | 25,477,800 |
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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 | 38,904 | ||||
Syncarpha TaosSyncarpha Taos I, LLC (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 8,107 | ||||
Syncarpha QuestaSyncarpha Questa I, LLC (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 4,019 | ||||
Kit CarsonTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 2,562 | ||||
Questa Solar FacilityChevron Technology Ventures (100.00%) | Taos County | NM | Solar | 668 |
Taos County, New Mexico Details
Taos County residents average 4,290.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 147,259,181.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Solar is the primary fuel in Taos County, with 102.32% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Taos County has the 11th highest power plants of any county in New Mexico, with 5 total power plants.
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 are 5 active electricity plants 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 | 15,951 |
