EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Los Alamos County electricity rates

Los Alamos County (municipal) residential customers paid about 15.4¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $94 for 661 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.4¢per kWh
Residential customers7,742NM, 2024
Avg. monthly use661kWh
Commercial13.4¢per kWh
Industrial8.4¢per kWh

What a month costs with Los Alamos County

500 kWh / month$77
650 kWh / month · avg. use$100
900 kWh / month$138
1,200 kWh / month$185

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026New Mexico averageU.S. averageLos Alamos County 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026New Mexico averageU.S. averageLos Alamos County
New Mexico averageU.S. averageLos Alamos County
Aug 202616.5¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+3.3%16.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+14.5%14.4¢
Record high16.5¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$162983 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Los Alamos County’s electricity rate?

About 15.4¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Los Alamos County electric bill?

$94 a month in 2024, for an average of 661 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Los Alamos County cheaper than the New Mexico average?

Yes: 15.4¢ versus the New Mexico average of 16.5¢ (Aug 2026).