City of Gallup electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Mexico
City of Gallup is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,897 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Gallup bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.40 | $61.36 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.80 | $121.51 |
| 1,500 kWh | $229.20 | $181.66 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.60 | $241.80 |
*Residential Service Rate (effective 2013-09-01, $7.22/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Gallup residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Rate | 2013-09-01 | $7.22 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 12.03¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Gallup rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (10.91¢ → 15.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Gallup doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Gallup's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | 185 | 36 | 5,030 | 2025-09-17 |
City of Gallup service area
City of Gallup serves McKinley County in New Mexico.
McKinley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 97% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Gallup at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,816,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 184,932 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PNM |
| EIA utility ID | 6930 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Gallup's electricity rate?
City of Gallup residential customers pay an average of 15.28¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 0% below the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Gallup electric bill?
About $216 a month. The average City of Gallup home uses 1,414 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does City of Gallup have?
City of Gallup serves 10,897 residential customers in New Mexico, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Gallup before making decisions.