Alamosa County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Alamosa County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Alamosa County currently is 2nd in Colorado out of 64 counties in megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Alamosa County's average price is 4.59% above that at 16.86 cents per kilowatt hour.
Alamosa County released 102,738,115.03 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 25th highest polluting county in Colorado.
In Alamosa County, 7,775 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Alamosa County ranks 17th in Colorado out of 64 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.
Alamosa County consumes only 52.49% of the electricity generated in the county.
Alamosa County emits 6,273.32 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 878th highest polluting county in the country by per capita emissions.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
157,885 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
300,775 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
293,000 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,775 MWh
Production per Capita
18.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
102,738,115 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,273.32 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alamosa
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Alamosa Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.41¢ per kWh
- 2.4% higher than last month
- 9.94% higher than April last year
- 2.45% lower than the Colorado average
- 14.81% lower than the US average
- 212th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 13,226th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,648 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,650 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.46¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 1.48% higher than April last year
- 0.23% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.33% lower than the US average
- 273rd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since April last year
- 15,098th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 683 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 373 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.77 per month
- 14.37% lower than last month
- 9.36% higher than April last year
- 19.52% lower than the Colorado average
- 41.67% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,340th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 743 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 675 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$83.9 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.67% lower than April last year
- 14.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.34% lower than the US average
- 166th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 1,289th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
Alamosa, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. More electricity is consumed in Alamosa than produced, with consumption totaling 2232.76% of generation. Approximately 100.00% of the city's electricity production comes from solar fields.
Releasing 41,613,347.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa is the 74th highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,288.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one power generation plant. In Alamosa, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa
Alamosa residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Alamosa East CDP, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa East CDP is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Public Service Company of Colorado sells an estimated 9,856.56 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 6,213,238.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa East CDP is the 191st highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alamosa East CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa East CDP
Alamosa East CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa East CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Hooper, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hooper is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. With a population of 162 citizens, the city is the 383rd largest city by population in the state.
Releasing 727,272.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hooper is the 378th highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Hooper has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hooper
Hooper residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hooper, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Electricity Production in Alamosa County, Colorado
Power Plants in Alamosa County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hooper SolarSolar Star Colorado III, LLC (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 118,275 | ||||
San Luis Valley Solar RanchAvangrid (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 73,056 | ||||
Greater Sandhill IGreater Sandhill I LLC (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 43,350 | ||||
Cogentrix of AlamosaKepco Alamosa, LLC (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 35,133 | ||||
SunE AlamosaTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 11,357 | ||||
| Alamosa County | CO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 7,775 | 195,719,219.99 | 25,172.89 | 12/2026 | ||
Alamosa Solar South CSGGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Alamosa | CO | Solar | 4,190 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXX LLC (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 3,959 | ||||
Rock Creek 2 CSGGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 3,680 |
Alamosa County, Colorado Details
Electricity consumption in Alamosa County results in the release of 102,738,115.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 25th highest amount in Colorado out of 64 counties. This total results in 6,273.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 878th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Alamosa County is Solar. The county produces 293,000 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Distillate Fuel Oil and Natural Gas make up 2.47% and 0.11% of generation, respectively. Alamosa County is home to 9 power producing plants, which is the 10th most plants within a county in Colorado.
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 | 32,329 |
| 2 | San Luis Valley REC | 1,657 |
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 9 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
