Electricity rates in Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos (12,019 people, Los Alamos County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Los Alamos County pay about 15.55¢/kWh, 2% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Los Alamos
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Municipal utility | 15.55¢ | $98 | 8,395 | 20 |
| Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.02¢ | $91 | 28K | 562 |
Power outages in Los Alamos County right now
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Outage history in Los Alamos County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-02 | 2025-01-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Rock 15.6¢
- El Rancho 16.0¢
- Santa Clara Pueblo 16.0¢
- La Mesilla 16.0¢
- Española 16.0¢
- Pojoaque 16.0¢
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 16.0¢
- Ohkay Owingeh 16.0¢
- Nambe 16.9¢
- La Puebla 16.0¢
ZIP codes: 87544, 87545
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Los Alamos?
Most homes in Los Alamos get power from Los Alamos County, where residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Los Alamos: Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op (16.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Los Alamos?
About $98 a month, based on 630 kWh a month (the average for Los Alamos County customers) at 15.55¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Los Alamos, NM?
2 utilities serve Los Alamos's ZIP codes: Los Alamos County, Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Los Alamos?
In 2025, customers in Los Alamos County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-25, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.