Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Jefferson County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel usage. The county has accomplished a 2.60% curtailment in the use of these fuels in their electricity generation plants.

Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in Jefferson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Jefferson County ranks 828th in the nation out of 3221 counties in megawatt hours produced by solar power.

Releasing 2,878,170,968.45 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jefferson County has the 104th worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the country.

Jefferson County is 1634th in the United States out of 3221 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.02 megawatt hours per person each year.

Jefferson County generates 156,752.67 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 471st out of 3221 counties in the US for total natural gas generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,726,490 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.87 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    166,627 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    9,874 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    156,753 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.29 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,878,170,968 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,961.25 kg

Arvada, CO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Arvada are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 123rd out of 483 cities in the state. The city produces 15,382.1 megawatt hours by burning natural gas as the fuel source, ranking them the 10th ranked city in Colorado for total electricity production from natural gas out of 483 cities. Arvada produces 1.27% of the electricity consumed in the city and must purchase power from nearby cities and counties or rural area electricity generation facilities.

Electricity consumption in Arvada results in the release of 616,788,129.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 8th highest in the state out of 483 cities. Averaging 5,018.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 10th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Arvada, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Arvada is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 5th highest number of plants within a city in Colorado.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arvada

Arvada residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.099/kWh$124.26/mo.$51.72/mo.
123rd14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arvada
14th$88.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arvada Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arvada, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223

Zips with electric coverage in Arvada, Colorado include: 80221, 80003, 80004, 80021, 80005, 80033, 80403, 80002, 80007, 80030

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Westminster, CO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Westminster are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 121st out of 483 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Westminster average is 34.47% below at $90.07 per month. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Westminster results in the release of 579,810,061.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 9th highest in the state out of 483 cities. This total results in 5,018.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 13th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westminster

Westminster residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$126.08/mo.$54.68/mo.
121st14.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westminster
130th$90.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westminster Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westminster, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223
United PowerBUNDLED13.38114.19954,910127,813,405

Zips with electric coverage in Westminster, Colorado include: 80020, 80221, 80031, 80003, 80021, 80260, 80005, 80234, 80023, 80030

Dakota Ridge CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Dakota Ridge CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 123rd out of 483 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Dakota Ridge CDP average is 35.94% below at $88.05 per month. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Dakota Ridge CDP results in the release of 172,439,983.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 25th highest in the state out of 483 cities. This total results in 5,018.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 13th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota Ridge CDP

Dakota Ridge CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.099/kWh$124.26/mo.$51.72/mo.
123rd14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota Ridge CDP
14th$88.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dakota Ridge CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.2188.059,890,0311,405,673,223

Zips with electric coverage in Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado include: 80127, 80465, 80235

Electricity Production in Jefferson County, Colorado

Power Plants in Jefferson County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Colorado Energy Nations CompanyMolson Coors USA LLC (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Natural Gas 141,370.5743,691,726.4309.06
Arvada CO Natural Gas 12,8366,369,375.46496.21
Plains EndITOCHU (50.00%)
Arvada CO Natural Gas 8,9434,816,521.5538.58
Strontia Springs Hydro PlantDenver City & County of (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 7,622
Jeffco Community Solar Gardens LLCJeffco Community Solar Gardens LLC (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Solar 2,093
Mtn. Solar 4 (CSG)Standard Solar (100.00%)
Lakewood CO Solar 159

Jefferson County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jefferson County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 94.07% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Conventional Hydroelectric and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Conventional Hydroelectric is used to make 7,622 megawatt hours (4.57%) of electricity generation and Solar makes up 2,252 megawatt hours (1.35%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,878,170,968.45 kilograms, which is the 104th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 4,961.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1444th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Jefferson County has 6 power producing plants, which is 13th most in Colorado.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
94.07%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
4.57%
SOLAR
Solar
1.35%

Jefferson County, Colorado Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Jefferson County include Public Service Company of Colorado, Core Electric Cooperative, and United Power Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Colorado has some of the best laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Jefferson County is about 5.58% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.45%, meaning Jefferson County ranks 2416th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:

  • Arvada, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Edgewater, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Golden, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Lakeside, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Morrison, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Mountain View, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Westminster, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 92.27%
    • United Power: 7.73%
  • Wheat Ridge, 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 Jefferson County, Colorado?

The largest electricity provider in Jefferson County, Colorado by total customer count is Public Service Company of Colorado.

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

There are 6 power plants located in Jefferson County, Colorado

Which electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado48,316
2Core Electric Cooperative12,301
3United Power5,289

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

Jefferson County, Colorado is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-10-24