Otero County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Otero County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
Consumers in the county experience an average of 0.91 electrical outages per year, with an average of 94.41 minutes per outage.
While most counties try to reduce non-renewable fuel sources, Otero County's non-renewable fuel usage for electricity production purposes has increased by 100.00% over the previous 12 months.
Residents of Otero County are paying, on average, 8.16% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average price, at 17.44 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Over 101.78% of Otero County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuel types, ranking Otero County at 9th in the state for total renewable electricity production.
Otero County produces 5 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 149th in the US out of 3230 counties.
Otero County comes in as the 1147th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in the country, releasing 215,435,920.26 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
947,470 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
338,372 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
344,410 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-6,038 MWh
Production per Capita
4.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
215,435,920 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,130.29 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alamogordo
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Rates and Production Categories
Alamogordo 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
Alamogordo, NM Electricity Overview
Alamogordo's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.87% below the average national price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Alamogordo average is 36.76% lower at $87.28 per month. Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Emissions in Alamogordo average 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 121st worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 151,925,738.08 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamogordo
Alamogordo residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamogordo, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of New Mexico | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 87.25 | 3,364,691 | 513,030,000 |
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Chaparral CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Chaparral CDP's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 39.46% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The city is ranked 6th in the state in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 338,372 megawatt hours produced. The city ranks 2nd out of 530 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 344,410 megawatt hours generated.
Emissions in Chaparral CDP average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 498th worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Chaparral CDP, with 101.78% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Chaparral CDP has one electricity plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chaparral CDP
Chaparral CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chaparral CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Company | BUNDLED | 10.07 | 73.76 | 826,052 | 83,203,000 |
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Holloman AFB CDP, NM Electricity Overview
Emissions in Holloman AFB CDP average 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 121st worst polluting city out of 530 cities in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 20,100,299.57 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Zips with electric coverage in Holloman AFB CDP, New Mexico include: 88310, 88352, 88330
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Electricity Production in Otero County, New Mexico
Power Plants in Otero County, New Mexico
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buena Vista Energy CenterBuena Vista Energy Center, LLC (100.00%) | Chaparral CDP | NM | Solar | 338,372 |
Otero County, New Mexico Details
Emissions in Otero County average 3,130.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 22nd highest polluting county out of 33 counties in New Mexico based on emissions per capita. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 215,435,920.26 kilograms. Solar makes up 101.78% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Otero County. Otero County is home to one electricity producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Otero County:
- Alamogordo, New Mexico:
- Public Service Company of New Mexico: 100.00%
- Cloudcroft, New Mexico:
- Otero County Electrictric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Tularosa, New Mexico:
- Public Service Company of New Mexico: 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 provider in Otero County, New Mexico?
By total megawatt hours sold, Public Service Company of New Mexico is the largest electricity supplier in Otero County, New Mexico.
How many electric companies offer service in Otero County, New Mexico?
There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Otero County, New Mexico.
What electricity companies offer service in Otero County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of New Mexico | 18,907 |
| 2 | Otero County Electrictric Cooperative | 4,293 |
| 3 | El Paso Electric Company | 3,399 |
| 4 | Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | 260 |
How many power plants are within Otero County, New Mexico?
There is one active power plant in Otero County, New Mexico
