Electricity rates in Portales, NM
Portales (11,995 people, Roosevelt County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 12.43¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Mexico average.
What things cost to run in Portales
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Portales
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.43¢ | $121 | 101K | 235 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.90¢ | $114 | 10K | 198 |
| Roosevelt County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.39¢ | $147 | 3,898 | — |
Power outages in Roosevelt County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Roosevelt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 39 | 47 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,391 (9.4%) | 1,583 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (39 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cannon Air Force Base 12.4¢
- Clovis 12.4¢
- Texico 12.4¢
- Tucumcari 12.4¢
- Lovington 12.4¢
- Roswell 19.9¢
- Dexter 12.4¢
- Santa Rosa 17.7¢
- Hagerman 12.4¢
- Hobbs 12.4¢
ZIP codes: 88130
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portales?
Most homes in Portales get power from Southwestern Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.43¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Portales: Farmers Electric Co-op (13.90¢), Roosevelt County Electric Co-op (14.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Portales?
About $121 a month, based on 973 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Public Service Co. customers) at 12.43¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Portales, NM?
3 utilities serve Portales's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Roosevelt County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Portales?
In 2025, customers in Roosevelt County averaged 47 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 1,583 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.