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New Mexico Electricity Information

New Mexico’s electricity generation is largely powered by natural gas and coal, though wind and solar energy have grown significantly in recent years. The state’s vast renewable resources make it a leader in clean energy development, with ambitious goals to transition away from fossil fuels. Electricity prices in New Mexico remain below the national average, thanks in part to its abundant energy resources. As coal plants retire and renewables expand, emissions are steadily declining, aligning with the state’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

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Electricity Production

Primary Source

Wind

Total Generation: 39,269,073 MWh
Ranks 37th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 14.77¢ /kWh
Ranks 9th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $94.74
Ranks 2nd Cheapest in the U.S.

Electricity Production By Source

Emissions From Electricity Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank

36th Highest

13,542 TMT

Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank

40th Highest

1,965 tn

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank

41st Highest

7,870 tn

Renewable Electricity Generation

Renewable Production Rank

11th Highest

17,671,130 MWh
45% of Total Production

Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023

Energy Usage in New Mexico

Energy Usage Per Capita Rank

34th Lowest

Average Per Person: 325 million BTU

Electricity consumption in New Mexico is shaped by its arid Southwestern climate, which features hot summers and mild winters. Air conditioning demand is high during the summer months, especially in urban areas like Albuquerque and Las Cruces. However, winter heating needs are relatively low, keeping overall energy use moderate. The state’s industrial sector, including energy production and manufacturing, also contributes to electricity demand, reinforcing the importance of a diverse and resilient energy grid.

Municipal Utilities in New Mexico

While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of New Mexico offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In New Mexico, 8 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.

Largest Electric Companies in New Mexico

The rest of New Mexico receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:

New Mexico Natural Gas Information

New Mexico is both a big producer and a steady consumer of natural gas, which makes it central to daily life from the Permian and San Juan fields to Albuquerque and Santa Fe. About 60% of households use gas as their primary heating fuel, so cold, high-desert winters push home demand up, while long, dry summers keep gas-fired plants busy meeting air-conditioning loads. By deliveries, the residential sector is about one-fifth of in-state use, the commercial sector about one-sixth, and industry a smaller share, with the rest tied to power generation. The state also supplies roughly 8% of U.S. natural gas production, underscoring how local wells and interstate pipes shape both prices and reliability.

New Mexico’s market gives larger customers room to shop while most households stay with the utility. Business customers can buy supply from third-party marketers and move it on New Mexico Gas Company pipelines under long-standing transportation rules, whereas residential gas choice is not widely offered. Utilities such as NMGC, Zia Natural Gas, and Texas Gas Service continue to handle delivery, which keeps service stable while allowing bigger users to negotiate supply.

Average Natural Gas Price

$1.49 /CCF

Ranks 1st Cheapest in the U.S.

Average Natural Gas Bill

$65 /month

Ranks 6th Cheapest in the U.S.

Natural Gas Usage Per Capita

25th Lowest

Average Per Person: 91.74 MCFs Annually

Largest Natural Gas Companies in New Mexico

Many of the residents of New Mexico receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.

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New Mexico Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability

80.83%

Ranks 11th in the U.S.

Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload

1 Gig Availability

15.48%

Ranks 4th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps

Fiber Availability

16.46%

Ranks 3rd in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet

Largest Internet Providers in New Mexico

When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in New Mexico have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping New Mexico homes online and in the loop:

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Know Your Rights as a Consumer

New Mexico law and the Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) provide specific protections for residential utility customers. Being aware of these rights can help you avoid service disruptions.

15-Day Notice: Utilities must provide at least 15 days' notice before disconnecting your service for non-payment.
Winter Protections: From November 15 through March 15, strict rules prevent disconnection for qualified low-income customers (those eligible for LIHEAP).
Medical Certification: If a licensed physician certifies that a chronically or seriously ill person lives in your home and that a shut-off would endanger their life, the utility cannot disconnect your service for a specified period.
Payment Plans: You generally have the right to request a reasonable installment plan to pay off past-due balances and maintain service.
Filing a Complaint: If you have a dispute with your utility provider that you cannot resolve directly, you can file a complaint with the NMPRC.
- File a Complaint: NMPRC Consumer Relations
- Phone: 1-888-427-5772

Understanding Your Rate Plan (Time-of-Use)

Many New Mexico electric providers are transitioning to "Time-of-Use" (TOU) or "Time-of-Day" rates. On these plans, electricity costs more during "on-peak" hours when demand is highest. Shifting your energy use, like running your dishwasher or laundry, to "off-peak" times can save you money.

PNM: Offering a "Time-of-Day" pilot plan where you can save by shifting usage away from peak hours (typically late afternoon/evening).
- Check PNM Time-of-Day Details
Xcel Energy: Many residential customers have been transitioned to TOU rates.
- Summer Peak Hours: Weekdays, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Avoid major appliance use during this time).
El Paso Electric: Offers TOU options for customers in southern New Mexico.
- Summer Peak Hours: Weekdays, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (June–September).

Water Wisdom: Conservation & Restrictions

In our high-desert climate, water conservation is not just encouraged, it’s often the law. Most New Mexico cities enforce "Time-of-Day" watering restrictions from April through October to prevent evaporation.

Albuquerque & Bernalillo County: Spray irrigation is prohibited between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Water by the Numbers
Santa Fe: Outdoor watering is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM (May–October).
- Santa Fe Water Conservation
Las Cruces: Outdoor watering is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Watering days are assigned by your address (Even numbers: Tue/Thu/Sat; Odd numbers: Wed/Fri/Sun).
- Las Cruces Watering Restrictions
Rio Rancho: No spray irrigation between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Rio Rancho Watering Rules

Green Energy & Solar Incentives

New Mexico is one of the best states for solar energy. If you are considering upgrading your home, several incentives can lower the cost.

Solar Market Development Tax Credit (SMDTC): New Mexico offers a state tax credit of up to 10% of the cost of your solar system (maximum $6,000), which can be combined with the federal tax credit.
- Note: Systems must be certified by the state.
- Learn More & Apply
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR): New federally funded rebates are available for low- and moderate-income households to install electric appliances like heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electric stoves.
- Check HEAR Eligibility

Tribal Utility Services

Many residents on tribal lands are served by independent utility authorities rather than standard state providers. Contact these departments directly for service connections and billing.

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA): Provides electric, water, gas, wastewater, and solar services to the Navajo Nation.
- Phone: 1-800-528-5011
- Website: ntua.com
Pueblo of Isleta Utilities: (505) 869-9782
Pueblo of Zuni Utility Dept: (505) 782-5654
Santa Ana Pueblo Utilities: (505) 771-6440
Other Pueblos: For services on other pueblos, contact the specific Governor’s office or Tribal Administration building. You can find a directory of contacts through the All Pueblo Council of Governors.

Safety First: Call Before You Dig

Whether you are planting a tree, building a fence, or installing a mailbox, you are required by law to have underground utility lines marked before you dig. Striking a gas or power line can be deadly and expensive.

Call 811 or visit New Mexico 811 at least two working days before you start your project. This service is free.

Utility Costs in New Mexico

The average monthly total utility bills in New Mexico is $193.1, which is 30.33% lower than the national average.

Average Electric Bill

$95

Lower than national average

Average Natural Gas Bill

$65

Lower than national average

Average Water Bill

$33

Lower than national average

Assistance for Paying Utility Bills in New Mexico

If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, New Mexico offers several state and utility-sponsored programs to help keep your lights and heat on. These resources range from federally funded energy assistance to community relief funds.

General Assistance Programs

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program):
Administered by the New Mexico Human Services Department, LIHEAP assists income-eligible families with heating and cooling costs. You can apply for this benefit once per year.
- Apply Online: Visit the Yes New Mexico Portal or the HSD LIHEAP page for eligibility details and applications.
HEAT New Mexico (New Mexico Gas Company):
This heating assistance fund is administered by the Salvation Army and helps income-qualifying New Mexico Gas Company customers pay their heating bills during the winter.
- Learn More: Visit the HEAT New Mexico Program page.
PNM Good Neighbor Fund:
For customers of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), this emergency assistance fund covers part or all of a past-due electric bill for eligible low-income households.
- Learn More: Visit the PNM Good Neighbor Fund page.
HELP New Mexico:
A community action agency that provides various forms of emergency assistance, including help with utility bills, for residents in multiple counties across the state.
- Visit Website: HELP New Mexico

Special Programs for Seniors

Senior Priority for PNM Assistance:
Seniors aged 60 and older can apply for the PNM Good Neighbor Fund without requiring a past-due balance or a disconnect notice, making it easier to get help before a crisis occurs.
- Details: See the Good Neighbor Fund guidelines.
Silver Horizons (Bernalillo County):
This organization specifically assists low-income seniors (age 60+) in the Albuquerque area who are facing utility shut-offs. They can help pay heating, water, and electric bills.
- Contact: Call (505) 884-3881 or visit Silver Horizons.

Special Programs for Veterans

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF):
This program provides temporary financial assistance to veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Funds can often be used to pay utility deposits or arrears to ensure housing stability.
- Providers: Contact Goodwill Industries of New Mexico or the New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers (VIC) for SSVF services.
NM Department of Veterans Services:
The state department can connect veterans with benefits and potential emergency financial assistance options.
- Visit Website: NM Department of Veterans Services

Special Programs for Students

University Emergency Funds:
Many colleges in New Mexico, such as UNM and NMSU, have “Dean of Students” emergency funds or food/utility pantries for students facing financial crises. Students should contact their campus financial aid office first.
Student Family Resources:
The UNM Children’s Campus maintains a comprehensive list of utility assistance resources that are helpful for student parents and families.
- Resource List: View Utility Assistance Resources for Students.

Learn more in the Student Utility Setup Guide