WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Los Alamos

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Los Alamos

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

Average monthly bill

January

$318highest

February

$225

March

$172

April

$132

May

$130

June

$131

July

$139

August

$139

September

$128lowest

October

$139

November

$196

December

$250

Carbon Emissions

667 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,270 kWh

Where does Los Alamos’s electricity come from?

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

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Los Alamos

The state of solar in Los Alamos

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

$12,258

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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos

Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, IncLos Alamos County

Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc Rates

Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Optional Time of UseTOU9¢ to 16¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 12¢

Los Alamos County Rates

Los Alamos County has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed15¢

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