Summary of Electricity Activity in Otero County, NM
Summary of Otero County, NM Generation
Otero County, NM is ranked #1,084 out of 2,200 U.S. counties nationwide and #16 out of 27 New Mexico counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 414.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Power Plants | 6 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Otero County, NM
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Annual Net Generation From all power
414.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#1,084 /2,200 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#16 /27 New Mexico Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Otero County, NM
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Otero County, NM
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | #8 / 23 | #185 / 1332 | 417.22 GWh | 1.55 M MMBtu |
| All | #16 / 27 | #1084 / 2200 | 414.61 GWh | 1.55 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Otero County, NM
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Energy Center | Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC | 381.6 GWh | 1.4 M MMBtu | Solar |
| Otero Solar | PNM Resources | 17.6 GWh | 64.2 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Alamogordo Solar Energy Center | PNM Resources | 11.1 GWh | 40.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Holloman Solar Facility | El Paso Electric Co | 4.3 GWh | 15.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Buena Vista Energy Center III | Buena Vista Energy Center III, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Pluma - Reynolds (CSG) | Standard Solar | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1090 | Chaves County | 407.7 GWh | 8 |
| #721 | Culberson County | 998.4 GWh | 8 |
| #489 | Doña Ana County | 2.1 TWh | 17 |
| #1585 | Eddy County | 77.4 GWh | 4 |
| #282 | El Paso County | 4.8 TWh | 16 |
| #286 | Lincoln County | 4.7 TWh | 5 |
| #442 | Luna County | 2.7 TWh | 11 |
| #1829 | Sierra County | 19.7 GWh | 3 |
| #313 | Torrance County | 4.2 TWh | 7 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Otero County, NM
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #58 | Alamogordo, NM | 11.1 GWh | 1 |
| #71 | Holloman AFB, NM | 4.3 GWh | 1 |
| #54 | La Luz, NM | 17.6 GWh | 1 |