WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Buckhorn

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Buckhorn

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buckhorn

Average monthly bill

January

$182highest

February

$148

March

$126

April

$119lowest

May

$122

June

$163

July

$161

August

$161

September

$146

October

$125

November

$126

December

$132

Carbon Emissions

543 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,034 kWh

Where does Buckhorn’s electricity come from?

Buckhorn's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Buckhorn's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Buckhorn. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Buckhorn. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Buckhorn.

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Buckhorn

The state of solar in Buckhorn

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,308

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Net metering policies in Buckhorn can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Buckhorn

incentivesavingsutility 
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$25Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$125Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Clothes Washers$75Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400-$800Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Clothes Dryers$75Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Dishwashers$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details

Utilities in Buckhorn

PNM

PNM Rates

PNM has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed12¢ to 21¢
Residential Service Time-Of-UseTOU11¢ to 24¢

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