Electricity rates in 87545 — Los Alamos, NM
Homes in ZIP 87545 pay about 15.4¢ per kWh (Los Alamos County, Jan–Aug 2026). The New Mexico average is 16.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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.
Where ZIP 87545 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County Municipal | 15.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $94 | 7,742 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Los Alamos; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
New Mexico price trend
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.
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 about 87545
How much does electricity cost in 87545?
About 15.4¢ per kWh for homes (Los Alamos County, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $138.
Who is the electric utility for 87545?
Los Alamos County, with about 7,742 residential customers in New Mexico.
Is electricity in NM getting more expensive?
The New Mexico residential average was 16.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.