Simply put, energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same job done – and in the process, cutting your energy bill and reducing pollution. As your local electric cooperative and trusted energy partner, we’re here to give you the tools, tips, and programs so you can use your energy smarter, more efficiently, and least expensively. If you’re ready to reduce your energy use and start saving on your electricity costs, find helpful tips and resources here.
• Electric heat pumps can transfer 300% more energy than they consume, compared to a high-efficiency gas furnace’s 95% rating. They’re great for adding AC, remodels or expansions, and new home construction.
• Air leakage accounts for 25% to 40% of the energy used for heating and cooling. Seal windows and doors with caulk or weatherstripping.
• Run ceiling fans counterclockwise in the summer to produce a wind chill effect. In the winter, run fans clockwise to force warm air near the ceiling down to the occupied space.
• Draw your shades to keep rooms cooler in the summer. Open blinds in the winter to let sunlight in, and close them at night to keep warm air from escaping.
In New Mexico, the average monthly electric bill for residential customers is $185, which is based on a monthly consumption of 1,163 kWh and an average electric rate of 16 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh
That’s 23% lower than the national average electric bill of $2,873. The average electric rates in New Mexico cost 16 ¢/kilowatt-hour (kWh), so that means that the average electricity customer in New Mexico is using 1,163.00 kWh of electricity per month, and 13956 kWh over the course of the year.