WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Taos
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Taos
January
$390highestFebruary
$252March
$213April
$137May
$129June
$121lowestJuly
$125August
$125September
$126October
$138November
$234December
$275Carbon Emissions
720 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,372 kWh
Taos's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Taos's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Taos. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Taos. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Taos.
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
$12,048
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Taos 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.
Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Optional Time-Of-Use Residential Service | TOU | 6¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Irrigation Power service | Fixed | 16¢ |
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