WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Taos Ski Valley

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Taos Ski Valley

Average monthly bill

January

$326highest

February

$229

March

$199

April

$133

May

$116

June

$111lowest

July

$116

August

$116

September

$115

October

$124

November

$216

December

$248

Carbon Emissions

651 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,240 kWh

Where does Taos Ski Valley’s electricity come from?

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

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Taos Ski Valley

The state of solar in Taos Ski Valley

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

$11,463

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Taos Ski Valley 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 Taos Ski Valley

Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc

Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Irrigation Power serviceFixed16¢
Optional Time-Of-Use Residential ServiceTOU6¢ to 16¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 13¢

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