From July 2025 through June 2026, low-carbon sources supplied more than half of New Mexico’s electricity consumption, at about 55%, while fossil fuels supplied roughly 46%. Wind was the largest source, providing about 36%, followed by gas at 24% and coal at 21%. Solar contributed 18%, including about 16% from utility-scale installations and 2% from behind-the-meter systems, such as rooftop panels. Wind and solar therefore underpin New Mexico’s clean electricity supply, although fossil fuels still account for a substantial share, with associated climate and air-pollution impacts.

Is Electricity Growing in New Mexico?

Electricity consumption is growing strongly in New Mexico. The latest 2026 figure reached about 20,940 kWh per person, roughly 1,930 kWh, or 10%, above the previous record set in 2024. Low-carbon electricity generation also reached a new high of about 11,460 kWh per person, exceeding the 2025 record by around 1,400 kWh, or 14%. These are encouraging gains: clean generation per person is growing faster than consumption relative to their respective previous records, helping prepare for increased electricity demand from electrification and AI.

Suggestions

New Mexico can build on this progress by expanding its already substantial wind and solar generation, supported by transmission and electricity storage. Nearby examples offer useful lessons: solar supplies 35% of electricity in the US state of Nevada and 31% in the US state of California, while wind supplies 49% in the US state of Kansas and 57% in the US state of Iowa. New Mexico should also consider adding nuclear power to diversify and expand its low-carbon electricity supply. The neighboring US state of Arizona generates 25% of its electricity from nuclear, offering a particularly relevant regional example, while France demonstrates the potential for nuclear to provide a much larger share, at 67%. Learning from these regions could help New Mexico deliver more clean electricity while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

History

The recent history provided shows uneven but ultimately encouraging growth in wind generation. Wind added 0.2 TWh in 2024, then fell by 0.9 TWh in 2025—a disappointing setback—before rebounding strongly with a 1.9 TWh increase in 2026. Together, these changes amount to a net gain of 1.2 TWh across the three years. Geothermal and biofuel generation showed no change throughout 2024–2026, while hydro generation was unchanged in the reported 2024 entry. The strong wind rebound in 2026 is welcome, and sustained expansion of wind, solar and potentially nuclear would help turn recent progress into lasting growth in clean electricity.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

* 12M = Last 12 months (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) — a rolling 12-month period, not a calendar year.