Electricity rates in El Cerro, NM
El Cerro (2,953 people, Valencia County) is served by 3 electric utilities. 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 El Cerro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| Central New Mexico El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.67¢ | $102 | 19K | 616 |
| Continental Divide El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.14¢ | $102 | 20K | 235 |
Power outages in Valencia County right now
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Outage history in Valencia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 484 | 111 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,415 (46%) | 5,309 (14.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-07 | 2025-01-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (484 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Valencia 16.9¢
- Tome 16.9¢
- Los Lunas 16.9¢
- Las Maravillas 16.9¢
- El Cerro Mission 16.9¢
- Monterey Park 16.9¢
- Peralta 16.9¢
- Los Chavez 16.9¢
- Bosque Farms 16.9¢
- Belen 16.9¢
ZIP codes: 87031, 87042, 87060
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in El Cerro?
Most homes in El Cerro 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of El Cerro: Central New Mexico El Co-op (17.67¢), Continental Divide El Co-op (17.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in El Cerro?
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 El Cerro, NM?
3 utilities serve El Cerro's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NM, Central New Mexico El Co-op, Continental Divide El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in El Cerro?
In 2025, customers in Valencia County averaged 111 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-04, when 5,309 customers (14.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.