WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dona Ana

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Dona Ana

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

Average monthly bill

January

$175highest

February

$146

March

$124

April

$115lowest

May

$120

June

$148

July

$147

August

$149

September

$129

October

$120

November

$126

December

$145

Carbon Emissions

521 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

994 kWh

Where does Dona Ana’s electricity come from?

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

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Dona Ana

The state of solar in Dona Ana

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

$11,764

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana

El Paso Electric Company - New Mexico

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

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