Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

Taos, New Mexico, United States

SolarHydrogenOtherCooperative

Founded 1944101-500 employees

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Profile last updated: August 14, 2026

About

Founded in 1944, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is a cooperative headquartered in Taos, United States with approximately 101-500 employees specializing in Solar, Hydrogen, Other.

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving Taos, Colfax, and Rio Arriba Counties in Northern New Mexico since 1944. The cooperative provides electricity, fiber optic internet, and propane services to over 29,000 member-owners. KCEC is leading renewable energy development with a goal of 100% daytime solar energy and is developing the Questa Hydrogen Project, a community-driven clean hydrogen production facility at a former mine site. The cooperative is committed to energy independence, economic development, and sustainable community benefits.

Headquarters

Taos, United States

Founded

1944

Employees

101-500

Company type

Cooperative

Focus areas

Electric cooperativeSolar energyHydrogen productionFiber opticPropaneCommunity energyRenewable energyNew Mexico

Products & services

Business models

B2BB2C

Value chain

DevelopmentEngineeringConstructionO&MConsulting

Service areas (1)

Northern New Mexico
Electric distribution, fiber optic internet, and propane services to member-owners across three counties.

Locations

Headquarters

Cruz Alta Road 118, 87571, Taos, New Mexico, United States

Operating locations (3)

Cruz Alta Rd 116, Taos, New Mexico, United States
Cruz Alta Rd 201, Taos, New Mexico, United States
NM-522 2648, Questa, New Mexico, United States

Service regions

United States

Projects

Questa Hydrogen Project

PlannedGreen hydrogen production

Community-driven hydrogen production facility using electrolysis at the former Chevron molybdenum mine site to produce clean hydrogen for energy and transportation applications.

Questa, United States