Dolores County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Dolores County, CO is $155.15
- The average electricity rate in Dolores County, CO is 16.72¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Dolores County, CO
The average residential electric bill in Dolores County, CO is $155.15 per month. Dolores County, CO is the 43rd most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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Dolores County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Residents of Dolores County are paying, on average, 0.58% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average, at 16.72 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Dolores County is Empire Electric Association.
Customers in Dolores County experience an average of 1.45 outages lasting 116.4 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
No electricity generation takes place in Dolores County.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Dolores County experienced a 8.37% drop over the course of the previous 12 months.
Dolores County is the 3104th most populous county in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
22,306 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.75 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
9,576,350 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,185.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dove Creek
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Rates and Production Categories
Dove Creek Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.13¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 7.47% higher than November last year
- 18.83% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.44% higher than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
- 23,109th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,506 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,696 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.67¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 8.84% higher than November last year
- 10.9% higher than the Colorado average
- 1.05% higher than the US average
- 357th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since November last year
- 19,599th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 75 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,416 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$121.59 per month
- 20% lower than last month
- 34.62% higher than November last year
- 27.14% higher than the Colorado average
- 2.84% higher than the US average
- 263rd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 64 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
- 18,012th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8,603 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12,843 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.83 per month
- 1.82% higher than last month
- 33.81% higher than November last year
- 38.01% higher than the Colorado average
- 2.52% higher than the US average
- 329th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 63 since November last year
- 17,671st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 636 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,974 since November last year
Dove Creek, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living within Dove Creek are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.67 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 9.60% more than Colorado's average price of 15.21 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Empire Electric Association. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1.45 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 116.4 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Dove Creek has byproducts of 2,950,754.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 249th highest amount of any city in Colorado. The city also ranks 84th highest in Colorado in emissions per citizen, averaging 4,185.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Dove Creek has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dove Creek
Dove Creek residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dove Creek, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 142.97 | 115,651.48 | 19,025,747.03 |
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Rico, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living within Rico are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 13.99% more than Colorado's average price of 15.21 cents. With an estimated 2 total residential customers, San Miguel Power Association is the largest supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $178.91 per month, while the state average is $106.42.
Electricity consumption in Rico has byproducts of 1,402,131.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 319th highest amount of any city in Colorado. The city also ranks 11th highest in Colorado in emissions per citizen, averaging 4,185.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Rico has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rico
Rico residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rico, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.11 | 175.41 | 127,893.89 | 21,882,804.85 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Dolores County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, Empire Electric Association is the largest electricity provider in Dolores County, Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Dolores County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire Electric Association | 3,377 |
| 2 | San Miguel Power Association | 1,390 |
How many electric companies offer service in Dolores County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Dolores County, Colorado.
