Arapahoe County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Arapahoe County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Arapahoe County is the 1262nd highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country, producing 151,670 megawatt hours.

Arapahoe County has seen year over year increase of 3.93% for electricity generation using solar power.

Arapahoe County's average residential electricity rate is 14.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.82% below the nationwide average price of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

Releasing 3,206,210,733.25 kilograms of CO2 gases, Arapahoe County has the 84th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the US and 3rd worst in Colorado.

Arapahoe County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.23 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

Arapahoe County is ranked as the 3rd largest consuming county out of 64 counties in the state with 6,432,181.38 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,432,181 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.87 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    151,670 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    151,670 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,206,210,733 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,920.36 kg

Aurora, CO Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Aurora are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.35 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation is 0.05 megawatt hours per capita. Suppliers operating in the city have accomplished an increase in production from solar sources of roughly 2,253 megawatt hours, or 13.88%.

Releasing 1,915,166,533.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Aurora is the 3rd highest out of 483 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,993.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Aurora as the 451st highest polluting city in Colorado. The city has 9 power plants, which is the highest for a city in Colorado. When it comes to electricity generation, Aurora's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aurora

Aurora residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.100/kWh$124.62/mo.$52.31/mo.
122nd14.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Aurora
127th$88.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Aurora Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Aurora, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223
United PowerBUNDLED13.38114.19954,910127,813,405

Zips with electric coverage in Aurora, Colorado include: 80013, 80015, 80016, 80011, 80012, 80239, 80010, 80017, 80014, 80220, 80231 and 9 other zip code(s).

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Centennial, CO Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Centennial are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.35 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $101.28 per month, while the state average is $103.09. Patrons in the city have a 1.76% markdown compared to the rest of the state. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

As the 10th worst ranked city out of 483 cities in Colorado, Centennial releases 541,855,299.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 13th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 5,018.48 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Centennial, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centennial

Centennial residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.110/kWh$135.02/mo.$67.25/mo.
239th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Centennial
163rd$101.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Centennial Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Centennial, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Core Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.33128.761,707,410244,748,000
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223

Zips with electric coverage in Centennial, Colorado include: 80015, 80016, 80112, 80122, 80111, 80121

Littleton, CO Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Littleton are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.35 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $88.05 per month, while the state average is $103.09. Patrons in the city have a 14.59% markdown compared to the rest of the state. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

As the 21st worst ranked city out of 483 cities in Colorado, Littleton releases 228,165,183.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 260th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 5,018.48 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Littleton, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Littleton

Littleton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.099/kWh$124.26/mo.$51.72/mo.
123rd14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Littleton
14th$88.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Littleton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Littleton, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223

Zips with electric coverage in Littleton, Colorado include: 80123, 80127, 80128, 80122, 80129, 80120, 80110, 80121

Electricity Production in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Power Plants in Arapahoe County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Arapahoe County CO Solar 109,529
DADS Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Arapahoe County CO Landfill Gas 20,93913,173,553.79629.14
Arapahoe 3 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%)
Aurora CO Solar 3,680
Arapahoe County CO Solar 3,660
Arapahoe County CO Solar 3,651
Watkins CDP CO Solar 3,545
Arapahoe County CO Solar 3,496
Quincy II Solar GardenAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%)
Aurora CO Solar 3,170

Arapahoe County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 3rd highest ranked county out of 64 counties in the state, Arapahoe County emits 3,206,210,733.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 4,920.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Arapahoe County as the 33rd highest polluting county in Colorado. The county has 8 power plants, which is 319th highest in the nation. Arapahoe County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 86.19% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.

SOLAR
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86.19%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
13.81%

Arapahoe County, Colorado Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Arapahoe County selling electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Colorado has favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Arapahoe County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 5.58% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.45% while the Colorado average is 3.76%, resulting in a rank of 2416th best in the United States and a state rank of 23rd best out of 3221 and 64 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Providers In Each City in Arapahoe County:

  • Aurora, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 98.46%
    • United Power: 1.54%
  • Bow Mar, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Centennial, Colorado:
    • Core Electric Cooperative: 32.50%
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 67.50%
  • Cherry Hills Village, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Columbine Valley, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Deer Trail, Colorado:
    • Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Englewood, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Foxfield, Colorado:
    • Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Glendale, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Greenwood Village, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Littleton, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Sheridan, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

The largest electricity supplier in Arapahoe County, Colorado by total revenue is Public Service Company of Colorado.

How many power plants are within Arapahoe County, Colorado?

There are 8 active electricity plants located in Arapahoe County, Colorado

How many electric companies offer service in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

What electricity companies offer service in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado47,492
2Core Electric Cooperative19,258

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-12