Electricity rates in Bayard, NM
Bayard (2,264 people, Grant County) is served by Public Service Co of NM. Homes on Public Service Co of NM pay about 16.91¢/kWh, 10% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Bayard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 210 | 696 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,212 (40.5%) | 2,412 (15.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-02 | 2025-01-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (210 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Santa Clara 16.9¢
- Arenas Valley 16.9¢
- Hurley 16.9¢
- Silver City 16.9¢
- Keeler Farm 16.9¢
- Deming 16.9¢
- Lordsburg 16.9¢
- Truth or Consequences 9.9¢
- Hatch 9.9¢
- Elephant Butte 9.9¢
ZIP codes: 88023
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bayard?
Most homes in Bayard get power from Public Service Co of NM, where residential customers pay an average of 16.91¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bayard?
About $94 a month, based on 555 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of NM customers) at 16.91¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bayard, NM?
Public Service Co of NM serves Bayard.
How often does the power go out in Bayard?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 11 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-09, when 2,412 customers (15.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.