Rates by state / New Mexico / Otero County Electric Coop Inc
Cooperative · 16,517 residential customers
Otero County Electric Coop Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 19.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 28% above the New Mexico average of 15.3¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
19.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$110/mo
At 560 kWh a month
1-year change
+10.8%
5 years: +3.0%
Average rate by year
202019.0¢
202118.4¢
202218.1¢
202319.1¢
202417.6¢
202519.6¢
Otero County Electric Coop Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Otero County Electric Coop Inc's 2025 average rate of 19.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Otero County Electric Coop Inc | New Mexico average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $98 | $77 |
| 750 kWh | $147 | $115 |
| 1,000 kWh | $196 | $153 |
| 1,500 kWh | $293 | $230 |
| 2,000 kWh | $391 | $306 |
Other utilities in New Mexico
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | 496,914 | 16.4¢ |
| Southwestern Public Service Co | 101,203 | 12.9¢ |
| El Paso Electric Co | 97,258 | 10.3¢ |
| City of Farmington - (NM) | 36,031 | 12.9¢ |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc | 28,185 | 15.8¢ |
| Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc | 26,286 | 15.7¢ |
| Continental Divide El Coop Inc | 20,474 | 16.9¢ |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc | 19,323 | 17.4¢ |
Otero County Electric Coop Inc: common questions
- How much does Otero County Electric Coop Inc charge per kWh?
- Otero County Electric Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 19.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Otero County Electric Coop Inc electric bill?
- The average Otero County Electric Coop Inc household used 560 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $110 a month at the average rate.
- Is Otero County Electric Coop Inc cheaper than other utilities in New Mexico?
- Otero County Electric Coop Inc's average rate is 28% above the New Mexico average of 15.3¢. 16 of 20 utilities in New Mexico have a lower average rate.
- Did Otero County Electric Coop Inc raise rates?
- Otero County Electric Coop Inc's average residential rate changed +10.8% from 2024 to 2025 and +3.0% since 2020.
- Is my Otero County Electric Coop Inc bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar New Mexico homes and your rate with Otero County Electric Coop Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.