WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Carlsbad

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Carlsbad

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

Average monthly bill

January

$257highest

February

$150

March

$143

April

$140lowest

May

$158

June

$193

July

$186

August

$191

September

$158

October

$151

November

$140lowest

December

$160

Carbon Emissions

565 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,133 kWh

Where does Carlsbad’s electricity come from?

Carlsbad's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Carlsbad's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 23%. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Carlsbad. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Carlsbad.

49%

Wind

23%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

13%

Coal

Solar energy in Carlsbad

The state of solar in Carlsbad

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

$12,728

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Carlsbad 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.

Utilities in Carlsbad

Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc Xcel Energy - New Mexico

Xcel Energy - New Mexico Rates

Xcel Energy - New Mexico has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
RS (Residential Service)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢
Residential Service - Alternative TOU	TOU	10¢ to 28¢
Residential Heating Service	Fixed	7¢ to 10¢

Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Temporary Service	Fixed	18¢
Residential	Fixed	13¢
Residential High Usage	Fixed	12¢
Residential Rate	Fixed	13¢
Seasonal (Formerly Recreational)	Fixed	13¢
Recreational Service	Fixed	13¢

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