Residential electricity prices in Belen, NM in August 2025 averaged approximately 16.27 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Belen differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Belen increased approximately 7%, from 14.89 ¢/kWh to 15.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Belen in August 2025 averaged 17.20 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 36% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Belen natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Belen natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Belen (New Mexico) increased approximately 22%, from 13.13 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 16.02 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The city of Belen (New Mexico) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Belen values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Belen solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Belen levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Belen, NM in Valencia County has an approximate population of 7,269. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Belen, NM, or for other information related to utilities in Belen, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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