Alamosa County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Alamosa County, CO is $107.54
- The average electricity rate in Alamosa County, CO is 17.10¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Alamosa County, CO
The average residential electric bill in Alamosa County, CO is $107.54 per month. Alamosa County, CO is the 6th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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Alamosa County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Alamosa County is 6th in Colorado out of 64 counties in solar power production, with 70,778 megawatt hours produced from solar.
Averaging generation of 4.32 megawatt hours per resident a year, Alamosa County is 919th out of 3221 counties in the nation in production per capita.
Alamosa County is the 21st largest generator of electricity in the state out of 64 counties, producing 70,778 megawatt hours.
Alamosa County emits 2,389.83 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,219.12.
Residents of Alamosa County are paying, on average, 2.16% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average price, at 17.10 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Alamosa County is Public Service Company of Colorado.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
160,251 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
70,778 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
70,778 MWh
Production per Capita
4.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
39,138,196 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,389.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alamosa
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Alamosa Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.44¢ per kWh
- 1.47% lower than last month
- 2.56% higher than November last year
- 5.34% lower than the Colorado average
- 15.21% lower than the US average
- 187th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since November last year
- 11,291st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 566 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,580 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.89¢ per kWh
- 0.2% higher than last month
- 3.88% higher than November last year
- 0.92% lower than the Colorado average
- 9.72% lower than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since November last year
- 14,174th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 148 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 391 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$80.2 per month
- 11.59% higher than last month
- 9.73% higher than November last year
- 16.14% lower than the Colorado average
- 32.17% lower than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since November last year
- 1,991st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 898 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 746 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$90.2 per month
- 0.66% higher than last month
- 6.91% higher than November last year
- 14.63% lower than the Colorado average
- 36.58% lower than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 1,276th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 376 since November last year
Alamosa, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa is approximately 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.96% lower than the state's average rate of 15.34 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.97 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 103.86 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Public Service Company of Colorado sells an estimated 24,568.77 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 41,536,200.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa is the 73rd highest out of 482 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alamosa has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa
Alamosa residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 15.26 | 91.53 | 9,869,332.95 | 1,505,952,307 |
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Alamosa East CDP, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa East CDP is approximately 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.96% lower than the state's average rate of 15.34 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.97 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 103.86 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Public Service Company of Colorado sells an estimated 10,014.5 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 5,923,959.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa East CDP is the 195th highest out of 482 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alamosa East CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa East CDP
Alamosa East CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa East CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 15.26 | 91.53 | 9,869,332.95 | 1,505,952,307 |
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Hooper, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hooper is approximately 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.96% lower than the state's average rate of 15.34 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.97 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 103.86 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. With a population of 162 citizens, the city is the 383rd largest city by population in the state.
Releasing 693,411.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hooper is the 380th highest out of 482 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Hooper has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hooper
Hooper residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hooper, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 15.26 | 91.53 | 9,869,332.95 | 1,505,952,307 |
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Alamosa County, Colorado Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Alamosa County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Luis Valley Solar RanchAvangrid (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 70,778 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Alamosa County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup
As the 34th worst ranked county out of 64 counties in the state, Alamosa County releases 39,138,196.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county also ranks 2506th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 2,389.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. Electricity facilities in the county mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Alamosa County has one power plant in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Alamosa County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Alamosa County, Colorado by total customer count is Public Service Company of Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Alamosa County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 57,055 |
| 2 | San Luis Valley REC | 1,672 |
How many electric companies offer service in Alamosa County, Colorado?
Alamosa County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Alamosa County, Colorado?
Alamosa County, Colorado has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
