Electricity rates in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe (87,505 people, Santa Fe County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op pay about 16.02¢/kWh, 5% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Santa Fe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.02¢ | $91 | 28K | 562 |
| Public Service Co of NM | Investor-owned utility | 16.91¢ | $94 | 497K | 125 |
| Los Alamos County | Municipal utility | 15.55¢ | $98 | 8,395 | 20 |
Power outages in Santa Fe County right now
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Outage history in Santa Fe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 565 | 295 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,298 (35.9%) | 9,779 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-11 | 2025-05-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (565 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Agua Fria 16.0¢
- Eldorado at Santa Fe 16.9¢
- Nambe 16.9¢
- Pojoaque 16.0¢
- El Rancho 16.0¢
- Pecos 16.9¢
- White Rock 15.6¢
- La Mesilla 16.0¢
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 16.0¢
- Santa Clara Pueblo 16.0¢
ZIP codes: 87501, 87502, 87503, 87504, 87505, 87506, 87507, 87508, 87509, 87592, 87594
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Santa Fe?
Most homes in Santa Fe get power from Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.02¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Santa Fe: Public Service Co of NM (16.91¢), Los Alamos County (15.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Santa Fe?
About $91 a month, based on 570 kWh a month (the average for Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op customers) at 16.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Santa Fe, NM?
3 utilities serve Santa Fe's ZIP codes: Jemez Mountains Electric Co-op, Public Service Co of NM, Los Alamos County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Santa Fe?
In 2025, customers in Santa Fe County averaged 4 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-05, when 9,779 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.