WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Salem

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Salem

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

Average monthly bill

January

$174highest

February

$146

March

$124

April

$114lowest

May

$120

June

$148

July

$147

August

$148

September

$126

October

$119

November

$126

December

$144

Carbon Emissions

519 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

988 kWh

Where does Salem’s electricity come from?

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

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Salem

The state of solar in Salem

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

$12,009

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 Salem 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 Salem

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

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