Electricity rates in Truth or Consequences, NM
Truth or Consequences (6,079 people, Sierra County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 9.89¢/kWh, 35% less than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Truth or Consequences
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 9.89¢ | $71 | 97K | 116 |
| Otero County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.88¢ | $111 | 17K | — |
Power outages in Sierra County right now
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Outage history in Sierra County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7 | 9 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 1 |
| Most customers out at once | 38 (1.3%) | 76 (2.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-09 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (7 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elephant Butte 9.9¢
- Hatch 9.9¢
- Radium Springs 9.9¢
- Bayard 16.9¢
- Doña Ana 9.9¢
- Santa Clara 16.9¢
- Arenas Valley 16.9¢
- Hurley 16.9¢
- San Ysidro 16.9¢
- Las Cruces 9.9¢
ZIP codes: 87901
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Truth or Consequences?
Most homes in Truth or Consequences get power from El Paso Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Truth or Consequences: Otero County Electric Co-op (19.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Truth or Consequences?
About $71 a month, based on 718 kWh a month (the average for El Paso Electric Co. customers) at 9.89¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Truth or Consequences, NM?
2 utilities serve Truth or Consequences's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Otero County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Truth or Consequences?
In 2025, customers in Sierra County averaged 9 min without power. Outages hit 1 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 76 customers (2.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.