Torrance County, NM: Electric Rates From 2 Providers

Torrance County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Torrance County, New Mexico Electricity Overview

Torrance County is the 224th highest producer of solar power by total megawatt hours produced in the nation.

Torrance County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 411.03 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

Of all of the US counties, Torrance County ranks 2nd in megawatt hours produced from wind turbines.

Residents of Torrance County consume enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 27th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the state.

Torrance County has seen an uptick of about 12.70% in power produced by wind turbines.

Torrance County generates 6,227,179 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks Torrance County 11th highest producing county in the United States out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    205,716 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,227,179 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    6,227,179 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    411.03 MWh

Moriarty, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Moriarty home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 16.86% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 418th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Central New Mexico Electric Coop. The city is faced with an average of 1.7 power outages per consumer a year. These outages go on for an average of 367 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Electricity use in Moriarty results in the release of 9,009,413.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 100th highest amount in the state out of 530 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 164th ranked city in New Mexico for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Moriarty, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moriarty

Moriarty residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.165/kWh$107.55/mo.$94.52/mo.
418th16.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Moriarty
407th$102.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Moriarty Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Moriarty, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central New Mexico Electric CoopBUNDLED16.55102.41125,47120,762,000

Estancia, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Estancia home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 16.86% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 418th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Central New Mexico Electric Coop. The city is faced with an average of 1.7 power outages per consumer a year. These outages go on for an average of 367 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Electricity use in Estancia results in the release of 7,682,668.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 109th highest amount in the state out of 530 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 164th ranked city in New Mexico for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Estancia, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Estancia

Estancia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.165/kWh$107.55/mo.$94.52/mo.
418th16.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Estancia
407th$102.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Estancia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Estancia, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central New Mexico Electric CoopBUNDLED16.55102.41125,47120,762,000

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Indian Hills CDP, NM Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Indian Hills CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 16.86% above New Mexico's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 418th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Central New Mexico Electric Coop. The city is faced with an average of 1.7 power outages per consumer a year. These outages go on for an average of 367 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Electricity use in Indian Hills CDP results in the release of 4,995,650.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 147th highest amount in the state out of 530 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,789.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 7th ranked city in New Mexico for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Indian Hills CDP, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Indian Hills CDP

Indian Hills CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.165/kWh$107.55/mo.$94.52/mo.
418th16.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Indian Hills CDP
407th$102.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Indian Hills CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Indian Hills CDP, New Mexico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central New Mexico Electric CoopBUNDLED16.55102.41125,47120,762,000

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Electricity Production in Torrance County, New Mexico

Power Plants in Torrance County, New Mexico

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Red Cloud Wind LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Wind 1,163,277
El Cabo WindAvangrid (100.00%)
Encino NM Wind 1,132,521
Torrance County NM Wind 1,076,276
Clines Corners Wind Farm LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Wind 1,064,009
Tecolote Wind LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Wind 837,187
Duran Mesa LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Wind 363,168
High Lonesome Mesa LLCHigh Lonesome Mesa, LLC (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Wind 318,069
Torrance County NM Solar 140,729
CNMEC Solar Energy CenterNew Mexico Renewable Development LLC (100.00%)
Torrance County NM Solar 5,530

Torrance County, New Mexico Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Torrance County results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 2957th highest amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. More importantly, the county averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. The county has the 299th highest power generation plants of any county in the United States, with 9 total plants. Torrance County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 97.66% of electricity production using this fuel.

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97.66%
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2.34%

Torrance County, New Mexico Net Metering

Out of the 2 suppliers in Torrance County, 2 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

Torrance County has an average of 9.63% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Torrance County is ranked as the 2836th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Torrance County, New Mexico

Providers In Each City in Torrance County:

  • Encino, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Estancia, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Moriarty, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Mountainair, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Willard, New Mexico:
    • Central New Mexico Electric Coop: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Torrance County, New Mexico?

There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Torrance County, New Mexico.

How many power plants are in Torrance County, New Mexico?

There are 9 electricity plants in Torrance County, New Mexico

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Torrance County, New Mexico?

The largest electricity supplier in Torrance County, New Mexico by total revenue is Central New Mexico Electric Coop.

Which electricity companies offer service in Torrance County, New Mexico?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Central New Mexico Electric Coop6,610
2Socorro Electric Cooperative474

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-09-27