WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Teresa
New Mexico
New Mexico
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Teresa
January
$200highestFebruary
$164March
$133April
$129lowestMay
$151June
$176July
$175August
$179September
$154October
$147November
$129lowestDecember
$154Carbon Emissions
601 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,145 kWh
Santa Teresa's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Santa Teresa's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Santa Teresa. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Santa Teresa. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Santa Teresa.
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.
2,267 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,037
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Teresa 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.
El Paso Electric Company - New Mexico has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS - TOD Renewable Energy Rate | TOU | 19¢ to 30¢ |
| RS (Residential Service) Renewable Energy Rate | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
| RS - TOD Voluntary Renewable Energy Rider | TOU | 16¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 26¢ |
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