Navajo Tribal Utility Authority electricity rates
State-owned utility · New Mexico
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is a state-owned power authority, serving 9,768 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Navajo Tribal Utility Authority bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.05 | $29.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170.10 | $59.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $255.15 | $88.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $340.20 | $118.00 |
*Life Support/Senior Citizens Discount Program - Residential Electric Heat Service (effective nan), 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.
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Support/Senior Citizens Discount Program - Residential Electric Heat Service | nan | — | 5.90¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Heat (Life support Senior Citizen Discount) | 2007-08-31 | — | 5.90¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Heat | 2007-08-31 | $13.35 | 6.56¢ |
| Life Support/Senior Citizens Discount Program | 2007-08-31 | — | 6.66¢ |
| Residential Service | 2007-08-31 | $5.75 | 7.40¢ |
| Life Support/Senior Citizens Discount Program - Residential Electric Service | nan | — | 6.66¢ |
| Residential Service | nan | $5.75 | 7.40¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Heat | nan | $13.35 | 6.56¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (12.12¢ → 16.44¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 191 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.19 | 1.27 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 87 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 191 | 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 Navajo Tribal Utility Authority's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | 185 | 36 | 5,030 | 2025-09-17 |
| San Juan | 131 | 42 | 4,946 | 2025-12-10 |
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority service area
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority serves 2 counties in New Mexico and 40 ZIP codes.
McKinley, San Juan
Cities: Farmington, Gallup, Grants, Shiprock, Kirtland, Bloomfield, Zuni Pueblo, Aztec, West Hammond, Crownpoint, Flora Vista, Navajo, Thoreau, Waterflow, Upper Fruitland, Black Rock, Spencerville, Church Rock, Twin Lakes
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority at a glance
| Ownership | State-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 17.63¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 27.04¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,286,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 124,977 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACE |
| EIA utility ID | 13314 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Navajo Tribal Utility Authority's electricity rate?
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority residential customers pay an average of 17.01¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 11% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Navajo Tribal Utility Authority electric bill?
About $89 a month. The average Navajo Tribal Utility Authority home uses 521 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $170.
How many customers does Navajo Tribal Utility Authority have?
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority serves 9,768 residential customers and 10,857 customers in total in New Mexico, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Navajo Tribal Utility Authority?
In 2025, the average Navajo Tribal Utility Authority customer was without power for 3 hr 11 min (SAIDI) over 2.19 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 11 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 Navajo Tribal Utility Authority before making decisions.