WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Picacho

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Picacho

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

Average monthly bill

January

$291highest

February

$188

March

$183

April

$140

May

$138

June

$143

July

$139

August

$147

September

$137lowest

October

$147

November

$170

December

$210

Carbon Emissions

607 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,156 kWh

Where does Picacho’s electricity come from?

Picacho's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Picacho's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Solar provides 17% of the energy in Picacho. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Picacho.

49%

Wind

22%

Natural Gas

17%

Solar

12%

Coal

Solar energy in Picacho

The state of solar in Picacho

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

$11,990

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 Picacho 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 Picacho

Otero County Electric Coop Inc

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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