Continental Divide Electric Cooperative
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About Continental Divide Electric Cooperative
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative. The largest city serviced by the supplier is Grants, but the company also provides electricity to 2 cities in New Mexico. A total of 20,946 customers (18,000 residential properties, 2,941 commercial accounts and 5 industrial properties) receive electricity from the supplier. Continental Divide Electric Cooperative has an average residential electricity rate of 17.29 cents per kilowatt hour . This is more than both the New Mexico and nationwide average rates of 14.74 and 16.15 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2023 they sold 91.84% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 627,554 megawatt hours were purchased on wholesale channels. Their revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $58,628,000, with 100.00% coming from retail sales to end users.
The New Mexico average monthly residential power bill is $92.93, while the Continental Divide Electric Cooperative average is 27.96% higher at $132.74 per month. Continental Divide Electric Cooperative is the 27th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider's customers experience an average of 1.68 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages go on for an average of 221.17 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage. The company is not associated with any electricity production plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other suppliers.
Consumers of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative can take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unneeded wattage into the grid.
Companies routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Continental Divide Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 8.05% of the electricity generation total. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the suppliers who operate throughout the United States. Continental Divide Electric Cooperative has received a rank of 1368th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the United States.
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:200 East High Street
Grants, New Mexico 87020
United States of America - CEO:Robert Castillo
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.cdec.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(505) 285-6656
- Contact Page:www.cdec.coop
- Social Media:
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cdec.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.cdec.coop
- Outage Phone:(877) 775-5211
- States Served:
- New Mexico
- Counties Served:
- Bernalillo County
- Sandoval County
- Valencia County
- McKinley County
- Cibola County
- Major Cities Served:
- Grants
- Zuni Pueblo CDP
- Crownpoint CDP
- Milan
- San Rafael CDP
- Thoreau CDP
- Church Rock CDP
- Black Rock CDP
- Skyline-Ganipa CDP
- Mesita CDP
Energy Loss
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
50,530MWh
1368 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
221.17 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.68 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Continental Divide Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
0
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Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 20,971 | 66,938,939.68 | 11 | 100% |
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 672,508 | 3 | 16.42 | $106.22/mo |
| Cibola County | 27,284 | 2 | 17.21 | $121.92/mo |
| McKinley County | 69,830 | 4 | 16.96 | $117.41/mo |
| Sandoval County | 153,501 | 3 | 16.57 | $114.41/mo |
| Valencia County | 78,080 | 4 | 16.95 | $111.41/mo |
Cities Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Continental Divide Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the phone number for Continental Divide Electric Cooperative?
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (505) 285-6656
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Continental Divide Electric Cooperative customers?
Customers of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 17.29 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Continental Divide Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative is $132.74. The state average bundled bill is $92.93 and the nationwide average is $92.93.
Who is the CEO of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative?
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative's current CEO is Robert Castillo.
When will Continental Divide Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Continental Divide Electric Cooperative's consumers is 221.165 minutes.
How many counties does Continental Divide Electric Cooperative offer service to?
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative sells electricity to customers in 5 counties in the nation.
What cities does Continental Divide Electric Cooperative have customers in to?
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative has customers in 2 cities.
