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Adams County, Colorado Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.14 cents, while residents of Adams County benefit from an average rate that is 11.91% less at 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour.
The use of natural gas in Adams County yields a total of 4,118,774.61 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 2nd in Colorado out of 64 counties.
Over 6.92% of Adams County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Adams County at 12th in Colorado for sustainable electricity production.
Adams County has the 275th largest electricity production in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 4,437,667 megawatt hours.
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production in Adams County rose by 5.00% last year.
While a majority of counties work to reduce non-renewable fuel types, Adams County's usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production purposes has increased by 4.04% throughout the last 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,089,580 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,437,667 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
307,242 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,130,425 MWh
Production per Capita
8.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,117,220,340 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,013.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thornton
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Thornton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.35¢ per kWh
- 2.42% higher than last month
- 6.44% higher than May last year
- 4.11% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.9% lower than the US average
- 324th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 78 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 188 since May last year
- 16,434th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 604 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,484 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.44¢ per kWh
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 2.53% higher than May last year
- 0.52% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.54% lower than the US average
- 259th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 121 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 161 since May last year
- 14,998th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 774 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,136 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$85.58 per month
- 11.9% higher than last month
- 8.78% higher than May last year
- 2.11% lower than the Colorado average
- 31.1% lower than the US average
- 217th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since May last year
- 3,755th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,308 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,516 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$93.02 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 3.57% lower than May last year
- 5.05% lower than the Colorado average
- 31.97% lower than the US average
- 202nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since May last year
- 2,265th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 198 since May last year
Thornton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Thornton is around 14.44 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.52% below the state's average rate of 14.52 cents, ranking the city at 259th best for average electricity rate out of 482 cities in Colorado. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.74, while the Thornton average is 32.96% less at $93.02 per month. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Thornton averages 4,428.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 18th highest in the state out of 482 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 634,563,061.03 kilograms, the city ranks 7th worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,382,229.94 megawatt hours of electricity used in Thornton must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thornton
Thornton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thornton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 83.58 | 9,398,949.82 | 1,357,356,748 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 112.43 | 926,312.22 | 132,417,348 |
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 14.45 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.45% below the state's average rate of 14.52 cents, ranking the city at 266th best for average electricity rate out of 482 cities in Colorado. The city is ranked 13th in the state in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 37,669 megawatt hours produced. Commerce City residents consume 1693.25% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import electricity produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to account for the excess usage.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Commerce City averages 4,416.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 448th highest in the state out of 482 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 292,010,479.28 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 May and the highest average bill is in July.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 83.58 | 9,398,949.82 | 1,357,356,748 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 112.43 | 926,312.22 | 132,417,348 |
Zips with electric coverage in Commerce City, Colorado include: 80022, 80229, 80601, 80602, 80216, 80603, 80640
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Brighton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Brighton is around 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.38% below the state's average rate of 14.52 cents, ranking the city at 277th best for average electricity rate out of 482 cities in Colorado. United Power has an estimated 2,645 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. Consumers in Brighton deal with 0.74 power outages a year with outages lasting an average of 61.42 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Brighton averages 4,428.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 297th highest in the state out of 482 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 176,689,489.18 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 384,871.92 megawatt hours of electricity used in Brighton must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brighton
Brighton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brighton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 112.43 | 926,312.22 | 132,417,348 |
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 | 3,458,820 | 1,368,994,056.08 | 395.8 | |||
Blue Spruce Energy CenterPublic Service Company of Colorado (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Natural Gas | 425,054 | 256,652,592.92 | 603.81 | ||
Frank KnutsonTri State Generation (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Natural Gas | 246,551 | 175,804,059.13 | 713.05 | ||
Pioneer Solar (CO), LLCPioneer Solar (CO), LLC (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 188,141 | ||||
Metro Wastewater Reclamation DistrictENGIE Denver Metro LLC (100.00%) | Commerce City | CO | Other Biomass Gas | 37,669 | 16,485,101.65 | 437.63 | ||
Victory Solar LLCDuke Energy (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 27,250 | ||||
Venture 1 - 1A CSGUXI CSG Venture 1 8301 (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,910 | ||||
Venture 3 - 1CUXI CSG Venture 3 8303 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,833 | ||||
Venture 2 - 1BUXI CSG Venture 2 8302 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,830 | ||||
Venture 4 - 1DUXI CSG Venture 4 8304 LLC (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,696 | ||||
CO LI CSG 1 - KamerraStandard Solar (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,641 | ||||
Xcel Adams 1 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,535 | ||||
Mtn. Solar 2Standard Solar (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,508 | ||||
Xcel Adams 2 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,484 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXIII LLC (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,451 | ||||
Mtn. Solar 1Standard Solar (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,410 | ||||
Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 44)Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 3,372 | ||||
Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 38)Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 3,350 | ||||
Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 37)Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 3,341 | ||||
Adams Community Solar Garden III LLCAdams Community Solar Garden III LLC (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 3,127 |
Adams County, Colorado Details
Adams County citizens average 4,013.12 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 2,117,220,339.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 141st highest amount in the United States. About 92.81% 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 269,573 megawatt hours (6.07%) of electricity generation and Other Biomass Gas makes up 37,669 megawatt hours (0.85%) of total generation in the county. Adams County has the 2nd most power plants of any county in the state, with 22 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Adams County:
- Bennett, Colorado:
- Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Brighton, Colorado:
- United Power: 100.00%
- Commerce City, Colorado:
- United Power: 66.29%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 33.71%
- Federal Heights, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Northglenn, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 86.72%
- United Power: 13.28%
- Thornton, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 67.43%
- United Power: 32.57%
* 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 | 39,376 |
| 2 | United Power | 22,144 |
| 3 | Core Electric Cooperative | 13,484 |
| 4 | Morgan County Rural Electric Association | 1,162 |
How many power plants are within Adams County, Colorado?
Adams County, Colorado has 22 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.
