Raton Public Service Company electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Mexico
Raton Public Service Company is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,275 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.01¢/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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Raton Public Service Company bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.05 | $42.23 |
| 1,000 kWh | $160.10 | $72.78 |
| 1,500 kWh | $240.15 | $96.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $320.20 | $120.00 |
*Residential- Rural (effective nan, $11.67/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.
Raton Public Service Company residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Rural | nan | $11.67 | 6.11¢ first 1,000 kWh, 4.72¢ after |
| Residential- Urban | nan | $9.44 | 5.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 4.17¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Raton Public Service Company rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (13.00¢ → 15.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Raton Public Service Company doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Raton Public Service Company service area
Raton Public Service Company serves Colfax County in New Mexico.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Raton Public Service Company at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,038,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 38,333 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 15698 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Raton Public Service Company's electricity rate?
Raton Public Service Company residential customers pay an average of 16.01¢ 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 5% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Raton Public Service Company electric bill?
About $120 a month. The average Raton Public Service Company home uses 747 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $160.
How many customers does Raton Public Service Company have?
Raton Public Service Company serves 4,275 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 Raton Public Service Company before making decisions.