Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)
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About Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)
With headquarters in Clayton, New Mexico, Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) supplies electricity to 4 states throughout the nation. There are a total of 2,136 customer accounts who are receiving service from the company. These customer accounts are made up of 1,282 residential customer accounts, 322 commercial customers and 532 industrial accounts. The average residential electricity rate for consumers of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is about 26.70 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above the United States average rate of 16.15 cents per kilowatt hour. In 2023 the company had retail sales of 296,788 megawatt hours. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced . Exactly 303,387 megawatt hours were purchased by way of wholesale channels. They made $25,474,900 in total revenue in 2023 through retail electricity sales alone.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is $186.17 per month, while the national average is $142.37. Consumers of the provider pay 30.77% more compared to the rest of the United States. The company does not have ownership in any electricity plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased from other providers.
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Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of being in the electricity production business. Suppliers must report these losses. Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) reported a yearly loss of approximately 2.18% of the electricity that they transmit. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.43%. This gives Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) a ranking of 323rd best out of 3530 providers in the country.
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Rate & Electric Bills
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
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Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:216 Main Street
Clayton, New Mexico 88415
United States of America - CEO:Joel Gilbert
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Contact
- Website:www.swec-coop.org
- Customer Service Phone:(575) 374-2451
- Contact Page:www.swec-coop.org
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Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Service
- Rates & Plans:www.swec-coop.org
- Outage Phone:(575) 374-2451
- States Served:
- Texas
- Colorado
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Counties Served:
- Las Animas County
- Colfax County
- Quay County
- Dallam County
- Hartley County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities



Energy Loss
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)'s energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
6,599MWh
323 National Rank
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Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Coverage Map

Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Colorado | 6 | 21,608.15 | 78 | 0.57% |
New Mexico | 2,106 | 28,636,391.86 | 19 | 98.6% |
Oklahoma | 9 | 57,363.25 | 94 | 0.13% |
Texas | 19 | 76,874.07 | 220 | 0.7% |
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Colfax County | 12,406 | 4 | 26.15 | $174.15/mo |
Dallam County | 7,135 | 3 | 10.90 | $223.41/mo |
Harding County | 533 | 3 | 22.33 | $164.21/mo |
Hartley County | 5,465 | 3 | 11.21 | $212.27/mo |
Las Animas County | 14,531 | 4 | 18.39 | $156.91/mo |
Quay County | 8,675 | 3 | 19.61 | $155.20/mo |
Union County | 4,122 | 1 | 26.72 | $178.70/mo |
Cities Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) Has Coverage
- Angel Fire, NM
- Cimarron, NM
- Des Moines, NM
- Folsom, NM
- Grenville, NM
- House, NM
- Logan, NM
- Maxwell, NM
- Mosquero, NM
- Roy, NM
- San Jon, NM
- Springer, NM
- Texline, TX
- Tucumcari, NM
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) FAQ:
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) customers?
The average BUNDLED price of electricity for consumers of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is 26.70 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How much is the average bundled bill for Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is $186.17. The US average is $142.37 for bundled service.
How many counties does Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) sell electricity in?
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) sells electricity to customers in 7 counties.
How many states does Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) have customers in to?
There are 4 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) including Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Who is the CEO of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)?
The CEO of Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) is Joel Gilbert.
What cities does Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) supply electricity to?
Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) supplies in 14 cities in the country including Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
What is the phone number for Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico)?
You can reach Southwestern Electric Cooperative (New Mexico) by phone via (575) 374-2451.