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Arapahoe County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Arapahoe County is 663rd in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 232,163 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.
Arapahoe County is the 109th most populated county in the US, with 655,808 citizens calling the county home.
Arapahoe County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.35 megawatt hours per citizen a year.
Arapahoe County generates 0.32 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 16th in Colorado out of 64 counties.
Arapahoe County is the 171st largest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours produced in the United States out of 3230 counties.
Averaging production of 0.35 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Arapahoe County ranks 34 out of 64 counties in production per capita in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,395,187 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
232,163 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
232,163 MWh
Production per Capita
0.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,843,046,752 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,335.18 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Aurora
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Aurora Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.31¢ per kWh
- 0.7% lower than last month
- 1.99% lower than May last year
- 2.97% lower than the Colorado average
- 13.22% lower than the US average
- 197th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 76 since May last year
- 13,570th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 504 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,010 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.43¢ per kWh
- 0.17% lower than last month
- 0.58% higher than May last year
- 0.58% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.6% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 15,222nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 132 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 408 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$69.51 per month
- 5.69% higher than last month
- 4.78% lower than May last year
- 20.49% lower than the Colorado average
- 44.04% lower than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 31 since May last year
- 1,278th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 441 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 95 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$83.61 per month
- 0.35% lower than last month
- 5.45% lower than May last year
- 14.65% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.85% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since May last year
- 1,573rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 372 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 413 since May last year
Aurora, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living in Aurora are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.57 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production from renewable resources totals 0.07 megawatt hours generated per resident. Generating 0.07 megawatt hours per consumer living in the city, Aurora is the 34th highest producer per capita out of 482 cities in the state.
Releasing 1,748,144,651.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Aurora is the 3rd highest out of 482 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,444.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Aurora as the 449th highest polluting city in Colorado. The city has 8 power plants, which is the 2nd highest for a city in Colorado. When it comes to electricity generation, Aurora's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aurora
Aurora residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aurora, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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
Residents living in Centennial are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.57 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $96.02 per month, while the state average is $101.18. Patrons in the city have a 5.10% markdown compared to the rest of the state. The city experiences an average of 0.97 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last an average of 108.36 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
As the 11th worst ranked city out of 482 cities in Colorado, Centennial releases 473,917,724.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 256th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,476.83 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Centennial, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centennial
Centennial residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Centennial, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 121.88 | 1,642,323 | 238,571,000 | |
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 83.58 | 9,398,949.82 | 1,357,356,748 |
Zips with electric coverage in Centennial, Colorado include: 80015, 80016, 80112, 80122, 80111, 80121
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Littleton, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living in Littleton are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 14.57 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $83.61 per month, while the state average is $101.18. Patrons in the city have a 17.37% markdown compared to the rest of the state. The city experiences an average of 1 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last an average of 111.82 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
As the 21st worst ranked city out of 482 cities in Colorado, Littleton releases 203,539,291.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 256th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,476.83 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Littleton, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Littleton
Littleton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Littleton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Littleton, Colorado include: 80123, 80127, 80128, 80122, 80129, 80120, 80110, 80121
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Electricity Production in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Power Plants in Arapahoe County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunter Solar, LLC (CO)Hunter Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Bennett | CO | Solar | 115,113 | ||||
Titan SolarNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Arapahoe County | CO | Solar | 97,454 | ||||
DADS Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Arapahoe County | CO | Landfill Gas | 20,563 | 13,685,610.17 | 665.55 | ||
Arapahoe 3 Community Solar ArrayBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Aurora | CO | Solar | 3,518 | ||||
Quincy SolarTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 3,515 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXI (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Arapahoe County | CO | Solar | 3,514 | ||||
Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 39)Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 3,471 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXIV LLC (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Arapahoe County | CO | Solar | 3,064 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXV LLC (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Arapahoe County | CO | Solar | 3,004 | ||||
Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 36)Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Watkins CDP | CO | Solar | 2,588 |
Arapahoe County, Colorado Details
As the 3rd highest ranked county out of 64 counties in the state, Arapahoe County emits 2,843,046,751.58 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 4,335.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Arapahoe County as the 38th highest polluting county in Colorado. The county has 10 power plants, which is 217th highest in the nation. Arapahoe County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 91.14% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.
Providers In Each City in Arapahoe County:
- Aurora, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Bow Mar, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Centennial, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 67.59%
- Core Electric Cooperative: 32.41%
- 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:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 1.34%
- Core Electric Cooperative: 98.66%
- 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 10 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 48,282 |
| 2 | Core Electric Cooperative | 19,560 |
