Eagle County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Eagle County, Colorado Electricity Overview

When calculating by total customers, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest provider in Eagle County.

Eagle County saw a 5.07% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the last 12 months.

At an average residential price of 12.75 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Eagle County benefit from a 18.86% discount from the national average rate.

Citizens in the county use about 566.21% of the electricity that the county generates.

Eagle County is the 14th largest county by population in Colorado, with 55,693 citizens residing within its borders.

Eagle County produces 1.74 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 941st highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation for production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    549,748 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.87 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    97,092 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    73,339 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    23,753 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.74 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    348,172,438 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,251.64 kg

Edwards CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Edwards CDP, which is 20.40% below the average state price of 14.64 cents and 25.87% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 23,695.93 megawatt hours, Holy Cross Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $259.9 per month, while the state average is $111.67.

All of the electricity sold in Edwards CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 51,526,374.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,937.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 44th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edwards CDP

Edwards CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.111/kWh$266.38/mo.$118.88/mo.
10th11.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Edwards CDP
451st$259.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Edwards CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Edwards CDP, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Holy Cross EnergyBUNDLED11.65259.9656,70176,515,300

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Gypsum, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Gypsum, which is 20.40% below the average state price of 14.64 cents and 25.87% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. Holy Cross Energy has an estimated 223 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier in the city. There is 22.23% more electricity produced than consumed in Gypsum, which results in the ability to export the excess.

In Gypsum, Wood/Wood Waste Solids is 75.54% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 24.12% and 0.34% of electricity generation, respectively. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 99,613,332.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 38th largest amount in the state out of 483 cities. Additionally, the city ranks highest in Colorado in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 12,378.94 kilograms of emissions per capita. Gypsum has 2 power producing plants, which is the 2nd most for a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gypsum

Gypsum residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.111/kWh$266.38/mo.$118.88/mo.
10th11.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gypsum
451st$259.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gypsum Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gypsum, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Holy Cross EnergyBUNDLED11.65259.9656,70176,515,300

Eagle, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Eagle, which is 20.40% below the average state price of 14.64 cents and 25.87% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 4,277.44 megawatt hours, Holy Cross Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $259.9 per month, while the state average is $111.67.

All of the electricity sold in Eagle has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 36,635,271.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,937.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 426th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eagle

Eagle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.111/kWh$266.38/mo.$118.88/mo.
9th11.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eagle
451st$259.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eagle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eagle, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Holy Cross EnergyBUNDLED11.65259.9656,70176,515,300

Electricity Production in Eagle County, Colorado

Power Plants in Eagle County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC BiomassEagle Valley Clean Energy LLC (100.00%)
Gypsum CO Wood/Wood Waste Solids 73,33999,344,0491,354.59
American Gypsum CogenerationEagle Materials Co LLC (100.00%)
Gypsum CO Natural Gas 23,75322,415,688.67943.7

Eagle County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Eagle County, Wood/Wood Waste Solids is 75.54% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 24.12% and 0.34% of electricity generation, respectively. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 348,172,438.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 828th largest amount in the nation out of 3221 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 6th worst in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 6,251.64 kilograms of emissions per capita. Eagle County has the 301st highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 2 total plants.

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
75.54%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
24.12%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.34%

Eagle County, Colorado Net Metering

About 100.00% of the electric companies in Eagle County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Eagle County is 4.68%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Public Service Company of Colorado, Holy Cross Energy, and Yampa Valley Electric Association. The national average is 2.45%, resulting in Eagle County having a rank of 1872nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Eagle County:

  • Avon, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 100.00%
  • Basalt, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 100.00%
  • Eagle, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 100.00%
  • Gypsum, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 100.00%
  • Minturn, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 15.51%
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 84.49%
  • Red Cliff, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Vail, Colorado:
    • Holy Cross Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Eagle County, Colorado?

By total megawatt hours sold, Holy Cross Energy is the largest electricity provider in Eagle County, Colorado.

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Eagle County, Colorado.

What electricity companies offer service in Eagle County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado15,589
2Holy Cross Energy15,319
3Yampa Valley Electric Association1,108

How many power plants are located within Eagle County, Colorado?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Eagle County, Colorado

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