Summary of Electricity Activity in Hidalgo County, NM
Summary of Hidalgo County, NM Generation
Hidalgo County, NM is ranked #1,026 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #15 out of 28 New Mexico counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 448.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Hidalgo County, NM
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
389.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#402 /928 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#6 /8 New Mexico Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hidalgo County, NM
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hidalgo County, NM
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #15 / 28 | #1026 / 2165 | 448.27 GWh | 4.92 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #6 / 8 | #402 / 928 | 389.79 GWh | 4.70 M MMBtu |
| Geothermal | #1 / 1 | #18 / 18 | 58.11 GWh | 211.17 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #2 / 3 | #399 / 729 | 369.02 MWh | 4.45 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hidalgo County, NM
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc | 269.7 GWh | 3.4 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Lordsburg Generating | Public Service Co of NM | 120.4 GWh | 1.3 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Lightning Dock Geothermal | Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC | 58.1 GWh | 211.2 k MMBtu | Geothermal |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #440 | Cochise County | 2.6 TWh | 11 |
| #589 | Doña Ana County | 1.5 TWh | 13 |
| #1291 | Grant County | 207.4 GWh | 4 |
| #508 | Luna County | 2.0 TWh | 8 |
| #1617 | Sierra County | 56.9 GWh | 3 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hidalgo County, NM
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | Animas, NM | 58.1 GWh | 1 |
| #24 | Lordsburg, NM | 390.2 GWh | 2 |