Electricity rates in Española, NM
Española (10,224 people, Rio Arriba County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op pay about 16.02¢/kWh, 5% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Española
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.02¢ | $91 | 28K | 562 |
| Los Alamos County | Municipal utility | 15.55¢ | $98 | 8,395 | 20 |
Power outages in Rio Arriba County right now
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Outage history in Rio Arriba County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,728 | 1,578 |
| Days with outages | 111 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,234 (102.9%) | 12,115 (172.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-07 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,728 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Santa Clara Pueblo 16.0¢
- La Mesilla 16.0¢
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 16.0¢
- Ohkay Owingeh 16.0¢
- La Puebla 16.0¢
- El Rancho 16.0¢
- Pojoaque 16.0¢
- Chimayo 16.0¢
- Nambe 16.9¢
- White Rock 15.6¢
ZIP codes: 87532, 87533
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Española?
Most homes in Española get power from Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.02¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Española: Los Alamos County (15.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Española?
About $91 a month, based on 570 kWh a month (the average for Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op customers) at 16.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Española, NM?
2 utilities serve Española's ZIP codes: Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, Los Alamos County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Española?
In 2025, customers in Rio Arriba County averaged 26 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 12,115 customers (172.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.