WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Los Alamos
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Los Alamos
January
$318highestFebruary
$225March
$172April
$132May
$130June
$131July
$139August
$139September
$128lowestOctober
$139November
$196December
$250Carbon Emissions
667 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,270 kWh
Los Alamos's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Los Alamos's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Los Alamos. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Los Alamos. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Los Alamos.
43%
Wind
34%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
9%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
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
$12,258
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Los Alamos 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.
Los Alamos County has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Optional Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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