Los Alamos Utilities
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About Los Alamos Utilities
The provider has 854 commercial accounts, 7,870 residential customer accounts and one industrial customer whom they provide electricity to. The residential electricity price for customers of Los Alamos Utilities is, on average, 15.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.36% lower than the average nationwide price of 16.22 cents. The company sold 480,239 megawatt hours by way of retail sales in 2023. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 48,000 of them were produced by facilities owned by the provider and 498,268 megawatt hours were purchased via the wholesale market. Los Alamos Utilities earned $40,845,900 in 2023. Exactly $1,876,800 of that revenue came from sales to wholesale electricity customers and $38,969,100 came from sales to retail electricity customers.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Los Alamos Utilities average is 30.44% lower at $99.74 per month. Los Alamos Utilities generates 48,137 megawatt hours from their generation facilities, which ranks them as the 419th largest generator of electricity of all 3530 companies in the nation. The provider is able to produce 48,000 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power facilities, which makes them the 2nd largest producer of hydroelectric power in New Mexico out of 30 suppliers. Los Alamos Utilities is the 13th largest provider out of 30 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.
Net metering is accessible to consumers of Los Alamos Utilities. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is simply part of the process when working with electricity transmission. Los Alamos Utilities currently averages a loss of roughly 5.16% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Los Alamos Utilities' energy loss amounts place them at of 6th best out of the 30 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 1082nd best out of 3530 in the nation.
Los Alamos Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Los Alamos Utilities residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
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Los Alamos Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1000 Central Avenue
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Philo S. Shelton
Los Alamos Utilities Contact
- Website:www.losalamosnm.us
- Customer Service Phone:(505) 662-8333
- Contact Page:www.losalamosnm.us
- Social Media:
Los Alamos Utilities Service
- States Served:
- New Mexico
- Counties Served:
- Los Alamos County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Los Alamos Utilities
Consumers of Los Alamos Utilities deal with an average of 0.26 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting on average 27.22 minutes.
Los Alamos Utilities produces 0.28% of its total megawatt hours produced from solar energy sources, ranking them 27th out of 30 companies in New Mexico for percentage of total electricity generation that comes from solar fields.
Los Alamos Utilities is 2nd in New Mexico out of the 30 when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuel sources.
Energy Loss
Los Alamos Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
28,162MWh
1082 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Los Alamos Utilities' Power Outages
27.22 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.26 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Los Alamos Utilities Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Los Alamos Utilities Coverage Map
Los Alamos Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8,825 | 50,791,963 | 14 | 100% |
Los Alamos Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | 19,169 | 1 | 14.92 | $96.92/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Los Alamos Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Alamos PV SiteLos Alamos Utilities (100.00%) | Los Alamos County | NM | Solar | 137 |
Los Alamos Utilities Production Fuel Makeup
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Los Alamos Utilities FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Los Alamos Utilities?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Los Alamos Utilities.
What percentage of Los Alamos Utilities' electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?
Los Alamos Utilities produces 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
When will Los Alamos Utilities power be restored?
Los Alamos Utilities' outages last, on average, roughly 27.224 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Los Alamos Utilities customers?
Los Alamos Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 15.03 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.78 cents and the average US rate of 16.22 cents.
What is the phone number for Los Alamos Utilities?
Los Alamos Utilities' customer service phone number is (505) 662-8333
What percentage of Los Alamos Utilities' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Los Alamos Utilities produces 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Los Alamos Utilities?
The CEO of Los Alamos Utilities is Philo S. Shelton.
What is the average bundled bill for Los Alamos Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Los Alamos Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $99.74.
