Electricity rates in Elephant Butte, NM
Elephant Butte (1,431 people, Sierra County) is served by 4 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 Elephant Butte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 9.89¢ | $71 | 97K | 116 |
| Socorro Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $169 | 13K | — |
| Sierra Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.18¢ | $162 | 4,469 | 167 |
| City of Truth or Consequences | Municipal utility | 16.79¢ | $174 | 4,066 | — |
Power outages in Sierra County right now
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Outage history in Sierra County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7 | 9 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 1 |
| Most customers out at once | 38 (1.3%) | 76 (2.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-09 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (7 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Truth or Consequences 9.9¢
- Hatch 9.9¢
- Radium Springs 9.9¢
- Doña Ana 9.9¢
- San Ysidro 16.9¢
- Bayard 16.9¢
- Santa Clara 16.9¢
- Las Cruces 9.9¢
- Arenas Valley 16.9¢
- Hurley 16.9¢
ZIP codes: 87935
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elephant Butte?
Most homes in Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte: Socorro Electric Co-op (15.01¢), Sierra Electric Co-op (18.18¢), City of Truth or Consequences (16.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elephant Butte?
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 Elephant Butte, NM?
4 utilities serve Elephant Butte's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Socorro Electric Co-op, Sierra Electric Co-op, City of Truth or Consequences. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elephant Butte?
In 2025, customers in Sierra County averaged 9 min without power. Outages hit 1 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 76 customers (2.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.