Electricity rates in Roswell, NM
Roswell (48,544 people, Chaves County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Otero County Electric Co-op pay about 19.88¢/kWh, 30% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Roswell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.43¢ | $121 | 101K | 235 |
| Central Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 9.73¢ | $112 | 6,167 | 326 |
| Central New Mexico El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.67¢ | $102 | 19K | 616 |
| Lea County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.21¢ | $121 | 7,292 | 243 |
| Roosevelt County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.39¢ | $147 | 3,898 | — |
Power outages in Chaves County right now
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Outage history in Chaves County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 58 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,144 (13.3%) | 2,166 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-28 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 88201, 88202, 88203
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Roswell?
Most homes in Roswell get power from Otero County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 19.88¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Roswell: Southwestern Public Service Co. (12.43¢), Central Valley Electric Co-op (9.73¢), Central New Mexico El Co-op (17.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Roswell?
About $111 a month, based on 560 kWh a month (the average for Otero County Electric Co-op customers) at 19.88¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Roswell, NM?
6 utilities serve Roswell's ZIP codes: Otero County Electric Co-op, Southwestern Public Service Co., Central Valley Electric Co-op, Central New Mexico El Co-op, Lea County 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 Roswell?
In 2025, customers in Chaves County averaged 58 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 2,166 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.