Socorro Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New Mexico
Socorro Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 13,194 homes in New Mexico. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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Socorro Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.05 | $77.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.10 | $140.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.15 | $202.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $300.20 | $265.00 |
*GENERAL SERVICE - SCHEDULE GS (effective nan, $15.00/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.
Socorro Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL SERVICE - SCHEDULE GS | nan | $15.00 | 12.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Socorro Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (15.80¢ → 14.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Socorro Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Socorro Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catron | 1,115 | 11 | 2,830 | 2025-07-17 |
| Lincoln | 1,078 | 129 | 8,373 | 2025-03-14 |
| Torrance | 725 | 75 | 7,570 | 2025-12-04 |
| Cibola | 356 | 40 | 1,892 | 2025-06-27 |
| Valencia | 111 | 35 | 5,309 | 2025-01-04 |
| Socorro | 12 | 3 | 88 | 2025-07-28 |
| Sierra | 9 | 1 | 76 | 2025-05-18 |
Socorro Electric Co-op service area
Socorro Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in New Mexico and 12 ZIP codes.
Catron, Cibola, Lincoln, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, Valencia
Cities: Socorro, Elephant Butte
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 138 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Socorro Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,294,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 177,986 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PNM |
| EIA utility ID | 17492 |
| Website | \ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Socorro Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Socorro Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.01¢ 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 2% below the New Mexico average of 15.32¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Socorro Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Socorro Electric Co-op home uses 1,124 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does Socorro Electric Co-op have?
Socorro Electric Co-op serves 13,194 residential customers in New Mexico, across 7 counties.
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 Socorro Electric Co-op before making decisions.