Otero County Electric Coop Inc Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Otero County Electric Coop Inc and how they compare to the New Mexico average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 12, 2026

Residential customers of Otero County Electric Coop Inc average $101.33/month at 17.65¢/kWh — below the New Mexico average of $121.22.

Avg bill (2024)$101.33/moannual average Rate17.65¢/kWh Res. customers16,448 Bill rank#5 in NMof tracked utilities

Where Otero County Electric Coop Inc rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

Otero County Electric Coop Inc price per kWh (annual) ▼ 4.2% over 2019–2024
Otero County Electric Coop Inc price per kWh (annual) 17.7¢ 18.4¢ 19.1¢ 17.7¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 18.44¢/kWh $98.90/mo 15,946
2020 18.99¢/kWh $110.04/mo 16,233
2021 18.42¢/kWh $103.47/mo 16,250
2022 18.1¢/kWh $107.40/mo 16,372
2023 19.15¢/kWh $110.90/mo 16,515
2024 17.65¢/kWh $101.33/mo 16,448

Rate context in New Mexico

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Otero County Electric Coop Inc's 2024 annual figure.

New Mexico price per kWh (12 months) ▼ 4.7% over Jul 25–Jun 26
New Mexico price per kWh (12 months) 14.1¢ 15.3¢ 16.5¢ 15.1¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Otero County Electric Coop Inc vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureOtero County Electric Coop …New Mexico (latest month)
Avg bill $101.33/mo $121.22/mo
Rate 17.65¢/kWh 15.06¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Otero County Electric Coop Inc?

Otero County Electric Coop Inc residential customers averaged $101.33 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,215.95 per year.

What does Otero County Electric Coop Inc charge per kWh?

Otero County Electric Coop Inc averaged 17.65¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Otero County Electric Coop Inc compare to the New Mexico average?

Otero County Electric Coop Inc bills average $101.33 — lower than the New Mexico average of $121.22 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Otero County Electric Coop Inc serve?

Otero County Electric Coop Inc served 16,448 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in NM.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Otero County Electric Coop Inc. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.