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

Electricity rates in 87547 — White Rock, NM

Homes in ZIP 87547 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).

Avg. home price15.4¢per kWh
Largest utility in countyLos Alamos County
NM average16.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$94661 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

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.

Where ZIP 87547 is

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Utilities serving Los Alamos County

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NM
Los Alamos County
Municipal · serves Los Alamos County
15.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$947,742

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Los Alamos County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

New Mexico 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.

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 87547

How much does electricity cost in 87547?

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 87547?

Los Alamos County serves Los Alamos County (EIA service territory), 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¢.