Kit Carson Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New Mexico · WECC region
Kit Carson Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 26,286 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 11% 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.
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Kit Carson Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.65 | $105.06 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.30 | $184.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238.95 | $263.14 |
| 2,000 kWh | $318.60 | $342.18 |
*Irrigation Power service (effective 2011-09-22, $26.02/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.
Kit Carson Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation Power service | 2011-09-22 | $26.02 | 15.81¢ |
| Optional Time-Of-Use Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2011-09-22 | $16.50 | 15.6¢ (6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm) · 5.6¢ (12am–6am, 1pm–4pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service | 2011-09-22 | $14.50 | 10.50¢ first 750 kWh, 11.50¢ first 1,250 kWh, 12.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Kit Carson Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (15.08¢ → 15.68¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Kit Carson Electric Co-op | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 305 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.33 | 1.27 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 11 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 238 | 143 | 121 |
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 Kit Carson Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Arriba | 1,578 | 90 | 12,115 | 2025-11-19 |
| Taos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-25 |
Kit Carson Electric Co-op service area
Kit Carson Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in New Mexico and 42 ZIP codes.
Colfax, Rio Arriba, Taos
Cities: Taos, Ranchos de Taos, Arroyo Seco, Questa, Taos Pueblo, Angel Fire, Chama
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 98% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 25,393 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 344 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 499 |
Kit Carson Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.21¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.42¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $42,547,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 289,046 MWh |
| Peak demand | 43 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 7.8% |
| Balancing authority | PNM |
| EIA utility ID | 10378 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kit Carson Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Kit Carson Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.93¢ 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 4% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Kit Carson Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $79 a month. The average Kit Carson Electric Co-op home uses 495 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does Kit Carson Electric Co-op have?
Kit Carson Electric Co-op serves 26,286 residential customers and 31,076 customers in total in New Mexico, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Kit Carson Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Kit Carson Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 5 min (SAIDI) over 2.33 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 58 min. The New Mexico average was 2 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Kit Carson Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Optional Time-Of-Use Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Kit Carson Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Kit Carson Electric Co-op had 499 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Kit Carson Electric Co-op before making decisions.