City of Truth or Consequences electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Mexico
City of Truth or Consequences is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,066 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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 Truth or Consequences bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.95 | $94.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.90 | $180.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $251.85 | $267.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $335.80 | $353.60 |
*Residential (effective 2015-10-31, $8.00/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 Truth or Consequences residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2015-10-31 | $8.00 | 17.28¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Truth or Consequences rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (15.09¢ → 16.52¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Truth or Consequences 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 Truth or Consequences's counties, customers averaged 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | 9 | 1 | 76 | 2025-05-18 |
City of Truth or Consequences service area
City of Truth or Consequences serves Sierra County in New Mexico and 6 ZIP codes.
Sierra
Cities: Elephant Butte
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Truth or Consequences at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,371,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 50,678 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PNM |
| EIA utility ID | 19246 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Truth or Consequences's electricity rate?
City of Truth or Consequences residential customers pay an average of 16.79¢ 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 10% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Truth or Consequences electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average City of Truth or Consequences home uses 1,039 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $168.
How many customers does City of Truth or Consequences have?
City of Truth or Consequences serves 4,066 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 Truth or Consequences before making decisions.