WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Alamogordo

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Alamogordo

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alamogordo

Average monthly bill

January

$290highest

February

$144

March

$144

April

$140lowest

May

$143

June

$184

July

$186

August

$196

September

$158

October

$150

November

$152

December

$181

Carbon Emissions

576 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,155 kWh

Where does Alamogordo’s electricity come from?

Alamogordo's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Alamogordo's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 23%. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Alamogordo. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Alamogordo.

49%

Wind

23%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

13%

Coal

Solar energy in Alamogordo

The state of solar in Alamogordo

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,397

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo

El Paso Electric Company - New MexicoOtero County Electric Coop Inc

El Paso Electric Company - New Mexico Rates

El Paso Electric Company - New Mexico has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RS - TOD Renewable Energy RateTOU19¢ to 30¢
RS - TOD Voluntary Renewable Energy RiderTOU16¢ to 27¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 16¢
RS (Residential Service) Renewable Energy RateFixed19¢ to 22¢
Residential ServiceTOU11¢ to 26¢

Otero County Electric Coop Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential - Regular RateFixed14¢
Residential Optional - Time of Use RateTOU9¢ to 27¢

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