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

Electricity rates in 88324 — Glencoe, NM

Homes in ZIP 88324 pay about 17.6¢ per kWh (Otero County Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average). The New Mexico average is 16.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price17.6¢per kWh
UtilityOtero County Electric Coop Inc.
NM average16.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$101574 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$88
900 kWh / month$159
1,200 kWh / month$212

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 88324 is

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Utilities serving 88324

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NM
Otero County Electric Coop Inc.
Cooperative
17.6¢
2024
$10116,448
Public Service Co. of NM
Investor Owned · serves Lincoln County
16.9¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$89492,945
Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Lincoln County
17.2¢
2024
$10019,126
Socorro Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Lincoln County
14.1¢
2024
$16313,185

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

New Mexico price trend

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New Mexico averageU.S. average
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 88324

How much does electricity cost in 88324?

About 17.6¢ per kWh for homes (Otero County Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $159.

Who is the electric utility for 88324?

Otero County Electric Coop Inc., with about 16,448 residential customers in New Mexico; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

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¢.