Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Can You Save With Wind?
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
Hidalgo County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Hidalgo County is the 29th largest county in New Mexico.
Throughout the past year, Hidalgo County has had a 25.63% decrease in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.
With total generation of 33,503 megawatt hours, Hidalgo County is ranked 1104th highest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties for total generation.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Hidalgo County is Public Service Company of New Mexico.
Hidalgo County is 734th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 33,503 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.
With 4,214 residents living within the county and 33,503 megawatt hours produced each year, Hidalgo County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 7.95 megawatt hours. The city is 13 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in New Mexico.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
58,013 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
33,503 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
33,503 MWh
Production per Capita
7.95 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
8,669,155 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,057.23 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lordsburg
To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Hidalgo County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.
Rates and Production Categories
Lordsburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.09¢ per kWh
- 0.74% lower than last month
- 0.07% lower than April last year
- 5.62% higher than the New Mexico average
- 10.77% lower than the US average
- 329th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 16,112th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 818 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,399 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.18¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 3.94% higher than April last year
- 6.13% higher than the New Mexico average
- 5.87% lower than the US average
- 325th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 62 since April last year
- 17,561st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 148 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 927 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.18 per month
- 5.33% lower than last month
- 0.25% higher than April last year
- 8.14% lower than the New Mexico average
- 42.18% lower than the US average
- 273rd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 1,169th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 283 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$87.28 per month
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 2.24% higher than April last year
- 7.78% lower than the New Mexico average
- 35.86% lower than the US average
- 292nd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since April last year
- 1,579th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 882 since April last year
Lordsburg, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Lordsburg are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.13% more than the average state rate of 14.30 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Lordsburg average is 36.76% less at $87.28 per month. The city has an average of 0.91 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 94.41 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
For every person in the city there are 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 121st worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 10,132,927.18 kilograms, which is the 88th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lordsburg
Lordsburg residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lordsburg, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 87.25 | 73,343 | 3,364,691 | 513,030,000 |
Sign up for our newsletter, Watts Up in Energy, to receive updates on the latest energy news.
Cotton City CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Cotton City CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.07% more than the state's average rate of 14.30 cents. This ranks the city 455th out of 530 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city is ranked 10th in New Mexico in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 33,503 megawatt hours generated. There is an overabundance of 27,789.79 megawatt hours in the city due to citizens consuming 486.41% less electricity than the city's power plants produce.
For every person in the city there are 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 498th worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 498th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. About 100.00% of Cotton City CDP's electricity is generated using Geothermal. Cotton City CDP has one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cotton City CDP
Cotton City CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cotton City CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Electric | BUNDLED | 17.36 | 128.5 | 36,185.68 | 6,280,624.56 |
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
Glen Acres CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Residents of Glen Acres CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.13% more than the average state rate of 14.30 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $87.28. This is 36.76% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02. Customers in the city have 0.91 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 94.41 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
For every person in the city there are 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 121st worst in New Mexico out of 530 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 1,606,855.34 kilograms, which is the 308th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glen Acres CDP
Glen Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glen Acres CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 87.25 | 3,364,691 | 513,030,000 |
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
Electricity Production in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLCLightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC (100.00%) | Cotton City CDP | NM | Geothermal | 33,503 |
Hidalgo County, New Mexico Details
For every person in the county there are 2,057.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 8,669,154.7 kilograms, which is the 25th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the state. Roughly 100.00% of Hidalgo County's electricity is generated using Geothermal. Hidalgo County has one power generation plant in the county.
Providers In Each City in Hidalgo County:
- Lordsburg, New Mexico:
- Public Service Company of New Mexico: 100.00%
- Virden, New Mexico:
- Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
By total customer count, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest electricity supplier in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
How many electric companies offer service in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
How many power plants are located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
There is one active electricity plant located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
What electricity companies offer service in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 40,831 |
| 2 | Columbus Electric | 2,325 |
| 3 | Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative | 76 |
