NM · ranked #28 in the US
New Mexico residential rate: 14.8¢/kWh
That's 10% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Energy Transition Act is pushing PNM to 100% carbon-free by 2045; summer cooling still defines the annual peak.
Estimated cost
$49.95/month
$1.67 per day$607.73 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in New Mexico.
Typical monthly running cost at 14.8¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving New Mexico
- Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
- El Paso Electric
- Xcel Energy (Southwestern Public Service)
Deregulation status
none
In New Mexico your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.
Sources: www.eia.gov · www.prc.nm.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13