Lea County Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New Mexico · SPP region · SPP
Lea County Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,292 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.21¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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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Lea County Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.05 | $187.66 |
| 1,000 kWh | $112.10 | $225.31 |
| 1,500 kWh | $168.15 | $262.97 |
| 2,000 kWh | $224.20 | $300.62 |
*Cottin Gin Service (effective 2009-08-30, $150.00/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.
Lea County Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottin Gin Service | 2009-08-30 | $150.00 | 7.53¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | 2009-08-30 | $14.00 | 8.06¢ |
| Small Irrigation Service | 2009-08-30 | $15.00 | 7.15¢ |
| Residential Service - Three Phase | 2009-08-30 | $25.00 | 8.06¢ |
| Small Irrigation Service | 2009-08-30 | $15.00 | 7.15¢ |
| Large Irrigation Service | 2009-08-30 | $25.00 | 5.89¢ |
| Cottin Gin Service | 2009-08-30 | $150.00 | 7.53¢ |
| Residential Service - Three Phase | 2009-08-30 | $25.00 | 8.06¢ |
| Large Irrigation Service | 2009-08-30 | $25.00 | 5.89¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | 2009-08-30 | $14.00 | 8.06¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lea County Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (8.37¢ → 11.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lea County Electric Co-op | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 243 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.42 | 1.27 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 100 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 243 | 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 Lea County Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 104 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy | 172 | 37 | 1,852 | 2025-06-21 |
| Lea | 109 | 33 | 1,047 | 2025-01-10 |
| Chaves | 58 | 18 | 2,166 | 2025-04-30 |
Lea County Electric Co-op service area
Lea County Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in New Mexico and 14 ZIP codes.
Chaves, Eddy, Lea
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lea County Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.66¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $60,905,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 694,212 MWh |
| Peak demand | 202 MW summer · 160 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10817 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lea County Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lea County Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.21¢ 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 27% below the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lea County Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $121 a month. The average Lea County Electric Co-op home uses 1,076 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.
How many customers does Lea County Electric Co-op have?
Lea County Electric Co-op serves 7,292 residential customers and 11,212 customers in total in New Mexico, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Lea County Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Lea County Electric Co-op customer was without power for 4 hr 3 min (SAIDI) over 2.42 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 3 min. The New Mexico average was 2 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Lea County Electric Co-op before making decisions.