Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New Mexico
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,266 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% more 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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Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $100.75 | $74.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $201.50 | $129.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $302.25 | $183.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $403.00 | $238.00 |
*Residential-4/40 (PRC Rate No. 1) (effective 2012-02-19, $20.00/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.
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential-4/40 (PRC Rate No. 1) | 2012-02-19 | $20.00 | 10.90¢ |
| Residential Time of Use-14 (PRC Rate No. 14)time-of-use | 2012-02-19 | $20.00 | 13.4¢ (6am–12pm, 5pm–11pm) · 4.0¢ (12am–6am, 12pm–5pm, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (13.30¢ → 19.83¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 43 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.27 | 1.34 |
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 Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op's counties, customers averaged 26 hr 18 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 |
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op service area
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op serves Rio Arriba County in New Mexico and 1 ZIP codes.
Rio Arriba
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 388 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,227,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 26,362 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PNM |
| EIA utility ID | 13777 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op's electricity rate?
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op residential customers pay an average of 20.15¢ 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 32% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 12% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op electric bill?
About $136 a month. The average Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op home uses 673 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $202.
How many customers does Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op have?
Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op serves 3,266 residential customers in New Mexico, across 1 county.
How reliable is Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op?
In 2019, the average Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op customer was without power for 43 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The New Mexico average was 2 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Time of Use-14 (PRC Rate No. 14). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Northern Rio Arriba E Co-op before making decisions.