Adams County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Adams County, Colorado Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Adams County benefit from an average rate that is 12.61% less at 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour.
Adams County generates 93.01% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, giving it a ranking of 4th in Colorado out of 64 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Adams County produces 0.56 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Adams County the 31st highest ranking county out of 64 counties for renewable production per capita in Colorado.
Emitting 2,112,938,711.4 kilograms of CO2 gases, Adams County has the 145th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the United States.
Throughout the previous 12 months, Adams County had a 13.54% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has dropped by 5.18% in the county within the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,106,062 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.68 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,227,262 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
295,654 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,931,608 MWh
Production per Capita
8.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,112,938,711 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,005 kg
Recent Energy News in Thornton
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,185 positions to 4,754th, from last year's value of 2,569th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 772 positions to 2,355th, from last year's value of 3,127th
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 374 positions to 4,754th, from last month's value of 4,380th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 77 positions to 2,355th, from last month's value of 2,432nd
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 43 positions to 199th, from last year's value of 156th
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 49 positions to 195th, from last year's value of 146th
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill decreased by 14.86% to $92.72, from last month's value of $108.9
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 4.49% to $96.26, from last year's value of $100.78
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill increased by 4.94% to $92.72, from last year's value of $88.35
- In Thornton, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 195th, from last month's value of 198th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 199th, from last month's value of 198th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 0.38% to $96.26, from last month's value of $95.89
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 305 positions to 12,427th, from last year's value of 12,732nd
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 697 positions to 13,064th, from last year's value of 12,367th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 183 positions to 12,427th, from last month's value of 12,244th
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 212 positions to 13,064th, from last month's value of 13,276th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 44 positions to 90th, from last year's value of 46th
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 56 positions to 199th, from last month's value of 255th
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 46 positions to 199th, from last year's value of 153rd
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 8.25% to $511.99, from last month's value of $558.02
- In Thornton, the commercial electricity bill increased by 5.55% to $511.99, from last year's value of $485.08
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 0.42% to $537.1, from last month's value of $534.86
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 0.31% to $537.1, from last year's value of $535.42
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Thornton, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,364 positions to 23,369th, from last year's value of 22,005th
- In Thornton, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 481 positions to 23,369th, from last month's value of 22,888th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 65 positions to 23,407th, from last year's value of 23,342nd
- In Thornton, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 37 positions to 139th, from last year's value of 102nd
- In Thornton, the industrial electricity bill increased by 34.03% to $67,260.54, from last year's value of $50,181.63
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 9 positions to 23,407th, from last month's value of 23,398th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 139th, from last year's value of 137th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 1.98% to $73,164.85, from last month's value of $71,741.61
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 1.83% to $73,164.85, from last year's value of $71,848.6
- In Thornton, the industrial electricity bill increased by 1.34% to $67,260.54, from last month's value of $66,371.29
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,666th
- In Thornton, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Thornton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 47th, from last year's value of 44th
- In Thornton, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Thornton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
14.58¢ per kWh
- 3.57% higher than last month
- 5.23% higher than February last year
- 4.36% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.54% lower than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 210 since February last year
- 12,288th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 753 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,150 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
14.12¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 1.62% higher than February last year
- 0.04% lower than the Colorado average
- 16.65% lower than the US average
- 96th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since February last year
- 9,813th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,458 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$92.72 per month
- 14.86% lower than last month
- 4.94% higher than February last year
- 2.82% lower than the Colorado average
- 26.04% lower than the US average
- 195th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since February last year
- 4,754th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 374 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,185 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$96.26 per month
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 4.49% lower than February last year
- 2.87% higher than the Colorado average
- 27.37% lower than the US average
- 199th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since February last year
- 2,355th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 77 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 772 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
11.28¢ per kWh
- 2.3% higher than last month
- 2.78% higher than February last year
- 4.19% higher than the Colorado average
- 17.16% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 187 since February last year
- 9,735th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 382 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,356 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
11.55¢ per kWh
- 0.22% higher than last month
- 1.53% higher than February last year
- 2.54% higher than the Colorado average
- 18.22% lower than the US average
- 85th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 52 since February last year
- 10,831st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 681 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,636 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$511.99 per month
- 8.25% lower than last month
- 5.55% higher than February last year
- 0.09% higher than the Colorado average
- 69.4% lower than the US average
- 199th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since February last year
- 13,064th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 212 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 697 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$537.1 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 0.31% higher than February last year
- 1.54% lower than the Colorado average
- 67.3% lower than the US average
- 90th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since February last year
- 12,427th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 183 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 305 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.44¢ per kWh
- 5.53% higher than last month
- 17% higher than February last year
- 16.75% lower than the Colorado average
- 14.32% lower than the US average
- 210th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since February last year
- 14,408th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,749 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,457 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.24¢ per kWh
- 1.26% higher than last month
- 0.9% higher than February last year
- 16.77% lower than the Colorado average
- 19.28% lower than the US average
- 203rd in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since February last year
- 13,949th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 743 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,623 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$67,260.54 per month
- 1.34% higher than last month
- 34.03% higher than February last year
- 9.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 119.41% higher than the US average
- 139th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since February last year
- 23,369th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 481 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,364 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$73,164.85 per month
- 1.98% higher than last month
- 1.83% higher than February last year
- 10.12% lower than the Colorado average
- 114.63% higher than the US average
- 139th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 23,407th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since February last year
Thornton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Thornton is around 14.08 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.77% below the state's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 134th best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Thornton average is 30.39% less at $96.27 per month. Selling an estimated 88,113.73 megawatt hours, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Thornton averages 4,627.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 61st highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. At 4,627.07 kilograms per person and 143,279 citizens in the city, the city emits 662,962,049.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has the 17th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thornton
Thornton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thornton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.33 | 83.91 | 9,477,686.64 | 1,358,340,661 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 13.83 | 109.21 | 922,120.99 | 127,484,559 |
Zips with electric coverage in Thornton, Colorado include: 80229, 80233, 80221, 80601, 80602, 80260, 80241, 80023, 80603, 80640
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Commerce City, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Commerce City is around 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.40% below the state's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 127th best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. The city is ranked 13th in the state in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 37,990 megawatt hours produced. There is 1584.38% more electricity used in Commerce City than is generated, forcing the city to purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Commerce City averages 4,603.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 449th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 304,349,397.1 kilograms, the city ranks 19th worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Commerce City has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Other Biomass Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Commerce City
Commerce City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Commerce City, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.33 | 83.91 | 9,477,686.64 | 1,358,340,661 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 13.83 | 109.21 | 922,120.99 | 127,484,559 |
Zips with electric coverage in Commerce City, Colorado include: 80022, 80229, 80601, 80602, 80216, 80603, 80640
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Brighton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Brighton is around 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.52% below the state's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 125th best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. United Power sells an estimated 62,024.58 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Brighton averages 4,627.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 10th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 184,596,981.89 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 386,118.29 megawatt hours of electricity used in Brighton must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brighton
Brighton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brighton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.33 | 83.91 | 9,477,686.64 | 1,358,340,661 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 13.83 | 109.21 | 922,120.99 | 127,484,559 |
Zips with electric coverage in Brighton, Colorado include: 80601, 80602, 80603, 80621, 80640
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Electricity Production in Adams County, Colorado
Power Plants in Adams County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington CDP | CO | Natural Gas | 3,386,810 | 1,331,013,708.08 | 393 | |||
Blue Spruce Energy CenterPublic Service Company of Colorado (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Natural Gas | 406,210 | 248,166,388.76 | 610.93 | ||
Pioneer Solar (CO), LLCPioneer Solar (CO), LLC (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 180,418 | ||||
Frank KnutsonTri State Generation (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Natural Gas | 138,588 | 97,029,818.86 | 700.13 | ||
Metro Wastewater Reclamation DistrictENGIE Denver Metro LLC (100.00%) | Commerce City | CO | Other Biomass Gas | 37,990 | 16,588,408.53 | 436.65 | ||
Victory Solar LLCDuke Energy (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 23,400 | ||||
Gaylord Rockies CHP | Aurora | CO | Natural Gas | 12,446 | 5,951,899.38 | 478.22 | ||
Imboden Solar GardenAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 4,992 | ||||
Venture 4 - 1DUXI CSG Venture 4 8304 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,744 | ||||
Venture 2 - 1BUXI CSG Venture 2 8302 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,731 | ||||
Venture 1 - 1A CSGUXI CSG Venture 1 8301 (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,713 | ||||
Xcel Adams 2 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,669 | ||||
Venture 3 - 1CUXI CSG Venture 3 8303 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,627 | ||||
Xcel Adams 1 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,600 | ||||
Denver Metro SolarDenver Metro Solar LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,586 | ||||
CO LI CSG 1 - KamerraStandard Solar (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,476 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXIII LLC (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,315 | ||||
Mtn. Solar 2Standard Solar (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,291 | ||||
Brighton PV Solar PlantHangar 160 LLC (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,227 | ||||
Mtn. Solar 1Standard Solar (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 2,862 |
Adams County, Colorado Details
Adams County citizens average 4,005 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Adams County from electricity use is 2,112,938,711.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 145th highest amount in the United States. About 92.67% of electricity in Adams County comes from production using Natural Gas. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Solar makes up 257,664 megawatt hours (6.10%) of electricity generation and Other Biomass Gas makes up 37,990 megawatt hours (0.90%) of total generation in the county. Adams County has the 2nd most power plants of any county in the state, with 24 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Adams County:
- Bennett, Colorado:
- Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Brighton, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 29.89%
- United Power: 70.11%
- Commerce City, Colorado:
- United Power: 66.95%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 33.05%
- Federal Heights, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Northglenn, Colorado:
- United Power: 13.28%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 86.72%
- Thornton, Colorado:
- United Power: 48.87%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 51.13%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Adams County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 43,972 |
| 2 | United Power | 22,475 |
| 3 | Core Electric Cooperative | 13,506 |
| 4 | Morgan County Rural Electric Association | 1,094 |
How many power plants are within Adams County, Colorado?
Adams County, Colorado has 24 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Adams County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Adams County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Adams County, Colorado?
Adams County, Colorado is home to 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
