Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Chaffee County uses 3639.28% more electricity than it generates.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Chaffee County pay an average rate of 7.33% more than the national average at 17.30 cents per kilowatt hour.
Chaffee County is ranked 1711th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,369.28 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Chaffee County is 33rd in Colorado out of 64 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.26 megawatt hours per person each year.
Chaffee County ranks 17th in the state out of 64 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.2 megawatt hours generated per person.
Chaffee County is 837th in the nation out of 3230 counties in megawatt hours produced by solar power sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
187,375 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,011 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,011 MWh
Production per Capita
0.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
84,921,231 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,369.28 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salida
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Salida 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
$83.9 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.67% lower than April last year
- 14.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.34% lower than the US average
- 166th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 1,289th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
Salida, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Salida home spend, on average, 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.23% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 273rd out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Public Service Company of Colorado has an estimated 484 residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Salida is the 107th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 25,459,012.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 169th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 54,672.02 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salida
Salida residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salida, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Buena Vista, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Buena Vista home spend, on average, 18.18 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 25.46% more than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 471st out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.
Buena Vista is the 143rd highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 12,835,005.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 169th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 27,562.57 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buena Vista
Buena Vista residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buena Vista, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 106.31 | 86,131.02 | 15,639,732.92 |
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Poncha Springs, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Poncha Springs home spend, on average, 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.23% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 273rd out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Public Service Company of Colorado has an estimated 517 residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Poncha Springs is the 208th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 4,929,288.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 169th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 10,585.41 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Poncha Springs, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Chaffee County, Colorado
Power Plants in Chaffee County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oak Leaf Solar XXXIII LLC (Lantz)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chaffee County | CO | Solar | 3,885 | ||||
| Maysville CDP | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,126 | 12/2027 |
Chaffee County, Colorado Details
Chaffee County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 84,921,231.36 kilograms, which is the 1888th largest amount of any county in the US. Additionally, the county ranks 1711th worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has 2 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 1033rd most plants within a county in the nation. In Chaffee County, Solar makes up 77.53% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Chaffee County, Colorado?
Chaffee County, Colorado has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chaffee County, Colorado?
By total customer count, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Chaffee County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What electricity companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 37,299 |
| 2 | Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | 4,770 |
