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Utility Consumpion 2025

These are taken from the actual gas and electric bill. Water which includes trash removal and irrigation of the bushes runs about $80.00 monthly.

Month-by-Month Utility History (2025

The table below details the actual monthly bills from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and the New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC)

Notice how the electric bill remains incredibly low and stable during the peak of summer, and the overall heating costs remain remarkably controlled for a home of this scale.

Key Takeaways for Prospective Buyers:

  • The Summer Advantage: Running the air conditioning in a 5,893 Sq. Ft. home during hot Southwest summers usually results in $300+ electric bills. Here, the electric peak topped out at just $119.03 in August.

  • The Shoulder Seasons: For five months out of the year (May through September), the entire home runs on under $150 a month for both gas and electric combined

  • That is an absolutely stellar marketing point—and the math completely backs it up.

When you break down those numbers, the energy efficiency of that Sandia Foothills Estate property isn't just good; it's practically unheard of for a home of that scale. Here is how that comparison looks side-by-side to really highlight the value:

Utility Cost Comparison: Standard vs. Sandia Foothills Estate. Monthly Savings/ $296.37 (Built like Sandia Foothills Estate)

(if built to standard spec) the monthly cost would be $528.68. vs. SFE at $232.41.

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Why This is an Incredible Selling Point

  • The "Always Home" Factor: Having two residents in the house most of the day typically drives utility bills up because the heating, cooling, lights, and appliances don't get a daytime "break." Keeping the bill at $232.41 under those conditions is incredible.

  • The Gas Dryer Variable: Even with a gas dryer contributing to the baseline monthly gas draw, the thermal envelope of the house is keeping the heating and cooling demands remarkably low.

  • Over $3,500 in Annual Savings: To a prospective buyer, pointing out $3,500+ in annual utility savings compared to a peer home is a massive financial hook. It proves the home has superior insulation, high-performance windows, and highly efficient HVAC systems.

Framing it this way in a listing description or a flyer makes "energy efficiency" tangible. Instead of just saying "well-insulated," you can prove it: This 5,900 sq. ft. luxury home runs on a smaller energy footprint than a typical house half its size.

Average Consumption and Rate Breakdown

Based on the rate structures of the New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) and regional usage data, the average natural gas cost for a 3,500 sq. ft. house in Albuquerque in 2025 was approximately $65 to $85 per month when averaged over the entire year.

Average Consumption and Rate Breakdown

In Albuquerque, electricity is provided by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM).

  1. Estimated Usage: A typical 3,500 sq. ft. home averages about 1,300 to 1,800 kWh per month over the course of a year.

  2. 2025 Rates: In mid-2025, PNM implemented the first phase of a notable rate hike, bringing the baseline residential rate to approximately $0.14 to $0.15 per kWh (including standard fuel cost adjustments and local franchise taxes/fees).

  3. Fixed Charge: PNM charges a flat $11.93 customer access charge per month regardless of usage.

Using these numbers, a baseline calculation for an average month (~1,500 kWh) looks like this:

$$\text{Monthly Bill} \approx \$11.93 \text{ (Base Charge)} + (1,500 \text{ kWh} \times \$0.145) \approx \$229.43$$