Electricity rates in Placitas, NM
Placitas (4,977 people, Sandoval 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 Placitas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.02¢ | $91 | 28K | 562 |
| Central New Mexico El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.67¢ | $102 | 19K | 616 |
Power outages in Sandoval County right now
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Outage history in Sandoval County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 479 | 174 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,866 (19.5%) | 5,981 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-30 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (479 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bernalillo 16.9¢
- Enchanted Hills 16.9¢
- Sandia Heights 16.9¢
- Corrales 16.9¢
- Sandia Knolls 16.9¢
- Rio Rancho 16.9¢
- North Valley 16.9¢
- Santo Domingo Pueblo 16.9¢
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 16.9¢
- Lee Acres 16.9¢
ZIP codes: 87043
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Placitas?
Most homes in Placitas 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 Placitas: Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op (16.02¢), Central New Mexico El Co-op (17.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Placitas?
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 Placitas, NM?
3 utilities serve Placitas's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NM, Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, Central New Mexico El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Placitas?
In 2025, customers in Sandoval County averaged 2 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 5,981 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.