WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
El Rito
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in El Rito
January
$425highestFebruary
$287March
$238April
$153May
$142June
$132lowestJuly
$138August
$138September
$138October
$154November
$259December
$335Carbon Emissions
806 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,537 kWh
El Rito's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of El Rito's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in El Rito. Coal provides 9% of the energy in El Rito. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in El Rito.
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
$11,810
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in El Rito 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 |
| Irrigation Power service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Time-Of-Use Residential Service | TOU | 6¢ to 16¢ |
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