WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Des Moines
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Des Moines
January
$390highestFebruary
$240March
$146April
$143May
$140June
$147July
$153August
$161September
$139lowestOctober
$150November
$175December
$194Carbon Emissions
607 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,217 kWh
Des Moines's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Des Moines's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 23%. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Des Moines. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Des Moines.
49%
Wind
23%
Natural Gas
16%
Solar
13%
Coal
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
$12,767
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Des Moines 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.
Southwestern 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 Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating & Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water & Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling & Water Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating- TOU | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential-General Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
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