Rio Grande Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New Mexico
Rio Grande Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 232 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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.
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Rio Grande Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.80 | $128.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $189.60 | $216.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $284.40 | $304.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $379.20 | $392.60 |
*Residential Temporary Service (effective 2014-02-01, $40.00/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.
Rio Grande Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Temporary Service | 2014-02-01 | $40.00 | 17.63¢ |
| Residential High Usage | 2014-02-01 | $65.00 | 11.75¢ |
| Residential | 2014-02-01 | $34.25 | 12.80¢ |
| Recreational Service | 2011-12-05 | $36.00 | 12.85¢ |
| Residential Rate | 2011-12-05 | $34.25 | 12.80¢ |
| Seasonal (Formerly Recreational) | nan | $36.00 | 12.85¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rio Grande Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (18.04¢ → 18.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rio Grande Electric Co-op | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 195 | 173 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.27 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 134 | 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 Rio Grande Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 55 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero | 638 | 82 | 6,623 | 2025-06-13 |
| Eddy | 172 | 37 | 1,852 | 2025-06-21 |
Rio Grande Electric Co-op service area
Rio Grande Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in New Mexico and 9 ZIP codes.
Eddy, Otero
Cities: Carlsbad, Chaparral, Artesia, Loving, La Huerta, Atoka
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 97 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 232 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Rio Grande Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 20.95¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.41¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $444,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,446 MWh |
| Balancing authority | EPE |
| EIA utility ID | 16057 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rio Grande Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Rio Grande Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.96¢ 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 24% above the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Rio Grande Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average Rio Grande Electric Co-op home uses 594 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $190.
How many customers does Rio Grande Electric Co-op have?
Rio Grande Electric Co-op serves 232 residential customers and 317 customers in total in New Mexico, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Rio Grande Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Rio Grande Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 15 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 14 min. The New Mexico average was 2 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rio Grande Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Rio Grande Electric Co-op reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. 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 Rio Grande Electric Co-op before making decisions.