WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tatum
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tatum
January
$260highestFebruary
$151March
$125lowestApril
$125lowestMay
$126June
$160July
$158August
$163September
$135October
$130November
$138December
$159Carbon Emissions
510 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,023 kWh
Tatum's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Tatum's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 23%. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Tatum. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Tatum.
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.
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Net metering policies in Tatum 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.
Lea County 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 Service - Three Phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Small Irrigation Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Large Irrigation Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Cottin Gin Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
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