Electricity rates in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho (87,521 people, Bernalillo 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 Rio Rancho
| 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 |
| Continental Divide El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.14¢ | $102 | 20K | 235 |
Power outages in Bernalillo County right now
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Outage history in Bernalillo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 93 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,355 (7.8%) | 26,984 (7.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-07 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paradise Hills 16.9¢
- Corrales 16.9¢
- North Valley 16.9¢
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 16.9¢
- Lee Acres 16.9¢
- Bernalillo 16.9¢
- Enchanted Hills 16.9¢
- Albuquerque 16.9¢
- Sandia Heights 16.9¢
- Placitas 16.9¢
ZIP codes: 87124, 87144, 87174
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rio Rancho?
Most homes in Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho: Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op (16.02¢), Continental Divide El Co-op (17.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rio Rancho?
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 Rio Rancho, NM?
3 utilities serve Rio Rancho's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NM, Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, Continental Divide El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rio Rancho?
In 2025, customers in Bernalillo County averaged 93 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 26,984 customers (7.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.