Electricity rates in Chaparral, NM
Chaparral (14,631 people, Otero County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 9.89¢/kWh, 35% less than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Chaparral
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 9.89¢ | $71 | 97K | 116 |
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.96¢ | $113 | 232 | 195 |
Power outages in Otero County right now
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Outage history in Otero County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 636 | 638 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,525 (51.6%) | 6,623 (35.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (636 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Anthony 9.9¢
- Berino 9.9¢
- La Union 9.9¢
- Vado 9.9¢
- Santa Teresa 9.9¢
- Sunland Park 9.9¢
- Mesquite 9.9¢
- San Miguel 9.9¢
- White Sands 9.9¢
- University Park 9.9¢
ZIP codes: 88081
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chaparral?
Most homes in Chaparral get power from El Paso Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chaparral: Otero County Electric Co-op (19.88¢), Rio Grande Electric Co-op (18.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chaparral?
About $71 a month, based on 718 kWh a month (the average for El Paso Electric Co. customers) at 9.89¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chaparral, NM?
3 utilities serve Chaparral's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Otero County Electric Co-op, Rio Grande Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chaparral?
In 2025, customers in Otero County averaged 10 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 6,623 customers (35.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.