Garfield County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Garfield County, Colorado Electricity Overview
When calculating by customer count, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity provider in Garfield County.
Garfield County has seen a 96.77% increase in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production during the last 12 months.
Over the course of the preceding year, Garfield County experienced a 10.22% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
Averaging production of 1.23 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Garfield County is 1373rd out of 3221 counties in the United States for generation per capita.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 14.46 cents, while residents of Garfield County enjoy an average rate that is 9.04% below that at 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour.
Garfield County comes in as the 15th highest pollution level from electricity consumption in Colorado, releasing 283,388,987.49 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
609,205 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.88 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
75,635 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
55,904 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
19,731 MWh
Production per Capita
1.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
283,388,987 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,594.13 kg
Rifle, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Rifle home have an average residential electricity rate of 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.61% lower than the average Colorado rate of 13.85 cents and 6.71% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. The city has a deficiency of 77,786.54 megawatt hours due to customers using 307.58% more electricity than is generated. This results in the city having to purchase supplemental electricity. Solar fields in the city generate, on average, 0.53 megawatt hours per resident living in the city. This makes the city the 5th out of 483 cities in the state.
Approximately 4,799.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 470th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 50,087,574.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 78.02% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Rifle. Rifle has 3 electricity plants, which is the 4th most for a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rifle
Rifle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rifle, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 13.49 | 83.54 | 9,830,246 | 1,326,104,286 |
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Glenwood Springs, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Glenwood Springs home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.96% lower than the average Colorado rate of 13.85 cents and 18.53% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. Glenwood Springs Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $71.19 per month, while the Colorado average is $98.66. Patrons in the city have a 27.84% discount compared to the rest of the state.
Approximately 5,055.25 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 10th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 50,365,452.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs Electric | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 70.81 | 36,406.76 | 4,269,908.97 | |
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 13.49 | 83.54 | 9,830,246 | 1,326,104,286 |
Carbondale, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Carbondale home have an average residential electricity rate of 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.70% lower than the average Colorado rate of 13.85 cents and 9.66% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado.
Approximately 5,055.25 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 10th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 32,525,476.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carbondale
Carbondale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carbondale, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Energy | BUNDLED | 11.67 | 266.38 | 659,252 | 76,910,500 | |
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 13.49 | 83.54 | 9,830,246 | 1,326,104,286 |
Electricity Production in Garfield County, Colorado
Power Plants in Garfield County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shoshone (CO)Public Service Company of Colorado (100.00%) | Garfield County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 48,627 | ||||
Rifle Generating StationTri State Generation (100.00%) | Rifle | CO | Natural Gas | 19,731 | 10,271,089.5 | 520.56 | 10/2022 | |
Oak Leaf Solar XXXII (CSG)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Rifle | CO | Solar | 3,568 | ||||
WWRF Solar PlantSunE Solar Trust VI (100.00%) | Rifle | CO | Solar | 1,991 | ||||
Eagle Springs Solar LLCEagle Springs Solar LLC (100.00%) | Garfield County | CO | Solar | 1,718 |
Garfield County, Colorado Details
Approximately 4,594.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 1842nd worst in the nation. At 4,594.13 kilograms per person and 61,685 residents in the county, the county emits 283,388,987.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 969th highest rank in the United States Conventional Hydroelectric is the fuel of choice in Garfield County, with 64.29% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Natural Gas and Solar are the second and third most used fuel sources, respectively, for electricity generation. Natural Gas is used to make 26.09% of electricity generation and Solar makes up 9.62% of total generation in the county. Garfield County has 5 electricity plants, which is 452nd most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Garfield County:
- Carbondale, Colorado:
- Holy Cross Energy: 23.40%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 76.60%
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 2.96%
- Glenwood Springs Electric: 97.04%
- New Castle, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Parachute, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 41.45%
- Holy Cross Energy: 58.55%
- Rifle, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Silt, 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 Garfield County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity provider in Garfield County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Garfield County, Colorado?
Garfield County, Colorado has 4 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Garfield County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 201,009 |
| 2 | Holy Cross Energy | 7,443 |
| 3 | Glenwood Springs Electric | 6,580 |
| 4 | Grand Valley Power | 3,113 |
How many power plants are in Garfield County, Colorado?
There are 5 electricity plants in Garfield County, Colorado
