WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
North Valley

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in North Valley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$106

February

$105

March

$101

April

$85

May

$121

June

$171

July

$204highest

August

$203

September

$131

October

$75lowest

November

$96

December

$102

Carbon Emissions

780 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

907 kWh

Where does North Valley’s electricity come from?

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

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in North Valley

The state of solar in North Valley

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

1,859 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,962

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 North Valley 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in North Valley

incentivesavingsutility 
Refrigerators (purchase)$125Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$25Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Dishwashers$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Clothes Washers$75Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Clothes Dryers$75Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200-$400Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400-$800Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$50Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)See Details

Utilities in North Valley

PNM

PNM Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Time-Of-UseTOU11¢ to 24¢
Residential ServiceFixed12¢ to 21¢

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