Summary of Electricity Activity in Otero County, NM
Summary of Otero County, NM Generation
Otero County, NM is ranked #1,059 out of 2,156 U.S. counties nationwide and #17 out of 28 New Mexico counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 419.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Otero County, NM
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Annual Net Generation From all power
419.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#1,059 /2,156 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#17 /28 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 | #7 / 23 | #154 / 1255 | 422.15 GWh | 1.57 M MMBtu |
| All | #17 / 28 | #1059 / 2156 | 419.74 GWh | 1.57 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Otero County, NM
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Energy Center | Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC | 388.2 GWh | 1.5 M MMBtu | Solar |
| Otero Solar | PNM Resources | 17.1 GWh | 62.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Alamogordo Solar Energy Center | PNM Resources | 11.2 GWh | 40.7 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Holloman Solar Facility | El Paso Electric Co | 3.3 GWh | 12.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1067 | Chaves County | 410.6 GWh | 7 |
| #727 | Culberson County | 966.6 GWh | 6 |
| #521 | Doña Ana County | 1.9 TWh | 13 |
| #1537 | Eddy County | 85.5 GWh | 4 |
| #269 | El Paso County | 5.1 TWh | 15 |
| #458 | Lincoln County | 2.4 TWh | 5 |
| #519 | Luna County | 1.9 TWh | 8 |
| #1627 | Sierra County | 56.9 GWh | 3 |
| #377 | Torrance County | 3.4 TWh | 7 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Otero County, NM
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | Alamogordo, NM | 11.2 GWh | 1 |
| #70 | Holloman AFB, NM | 3.3 GWh | 1 |
| #55 | La Luz, NM | 17.1 GWh | 1 |