Socorro County, New Mexico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Socorro County, New Mexico Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Socorro County by number of customers is Socorro Electric Cooperative.
Socorro County is ranked as the 2056th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with 228,597.09 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.
Residents of Socorro County are paying, on average, 1.13% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
On average, Socorro County citizens are responsible for 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the New Mexico average emissions per person is 4,869.26.
Socorro County experienced a 10.91% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the last 12 months.
No electricity production takes place in Socorro County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
228,597 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
80,854,039 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,869.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Socorro
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Socorro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.76¢ per kWh
- 1.38% lower than last month
- 3.63% higher than April last year
- 10.34% higher than the New Mexico average
- 6.79% lower than the US average
- 365th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 17,989th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,316 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 177 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.74¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 0.92% higher than April last year
- 10.06% higher than the New Mexico average
- 2.38% lower than the US average
- 361st in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 19,016th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 298 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 679 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$64.3 per month
- 6.63% lower than last month
- 1.89% higher than April last year
- 9.39% lower than the New Mexico average
- 42.97% lower than the US average
- 154th in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 599th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 313 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 154 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$86.19 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 1.28% lower than April last year
- 8.93% lower than the New Mexico average
- 36.66% lower than the US average
- 173rd in the state out of 512 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 104 since April last year
- 1,425th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 659 since April last year
Socorro, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Socorro's residential electricity rate is 15.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.06% more than the average state price of 14.30 cents and 2.38% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Socorro Electric Cooperative has an estimated 20 total residential customers, which is more than all other vendors in the city. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Socorro average is 37.55% below at $86.19 per month.
Electricity use in Socorro creates 41,646,768.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 27th highest amount of any city in New Mexico. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Socorro as the 121st highest polluting city in New Mexico. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 117,747.12 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Socorro
Socorro residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Socorro, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.78 | 86.17 | 64,455.06 | 10,169,953.78 |
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Alamo CDP, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Alamo CDP's residential electricity rate is 15.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.06% more than the average state price of 14.30 cents and 2.38% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Alamo CDP has 912 residents, resulting in it being the 167th largest city by population in New Mexico. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Alamo CDP average is 37.55% below at $86.19 per month.
Electricity use in Alamo CDP creates 4,440,763.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 165th highest amount of any city in New Mexico. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Alamo CDP as the 121st highest polluting city in New Mexico. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 12,555.29 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamo CDP
Alamo CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamo CDP, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.78 | 86.17 | 64,455.06 | 10,169,953.78 |
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Magdalena, NM Electricity Overview
On average, Magdalena's residential electricity rate is 15.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.06% more than the average state price of 14.30 cents and 2.38% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Magdalena has 815 residents, resulting in it being the 186th largest city by population in New Mexico. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Magdalena average is 37.55% below at $86.19 per month.
Electricity use in Magdalena creates 3,968,445.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 184th highest amount of any city in New Mexico. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,869.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Magdalena as the 6th highest polluting city in New Mexico. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 11,219.91 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Magdalena
Magdalena residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Magdalena, New Mexico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.78 | 86.17 | 64,455.06 | 10,169,953.78 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Socorro County, New Mexico?
The largest electricity company in Socorro County, New Mexico by total customer count is Socorro Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Socorro County, New Mexico?
Socorro County, New Mexico has 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Socorro County, New Mexico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Socorro Electric Cooperative | 7,251 |
| 2 | Central New Mexico Electric Coop | 876 |
| 3 | Sierra Electric Cooperative | 710 |
