Electricity rates in Ranchos de Taos, NM
Ranchos de Taos (2,518 people, Taos County) is served by Kit Carson Electric Co-op. Homes on Kit Carson Electric Co-op pay about 15.93¢/kWh, 4% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Ranchos de Taos
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.93¢ | $79 | 26K | 305 |
Power outages in Taos County right now
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Outage history in Taos 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
- Taos 15.9¢
- Taos Pueblo 15.9¢
- Arroyo Seco 15.9¢
- Angel Fire 15.9¢
- Questa 15.9¢
- Chimayo 16.0¢
- Ohkay Owingeh 16.0¢
- La Puebla 16.0¢
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 16.0¢
- Española 16.0¢
ZIP codes: 87557
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ranchos de Taos?
Most homes in Ranchos de Taos get power from Kit Carson Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.93¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ranchos de Taos?
About $79 a month, based on 495 kWh a month (the average for Kit Carson Electric Co-op customers) at 15.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ranchos de Taos, NM?
Kit Carson Electric Co-op serves Ranchos de Taos.
How often does the power go out in Ranchos de Taos?
In 2025, customers in Taos 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.