Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Solar power usage in Jefferson County has gone up by 162.43% year over year, with 5,910 megawatt hours being produced from solar during the course of the past year.
With 5,910 megawatt hours produced using solar, Jefferson County ranks 20th out of 64 counties in the state for solar power electricity generation.
In Jefferson County, 178,517.7 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Jefferson County is 637th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.
Jefferson County ranks 4th out of 64 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using over 5,500,000 megawatt hours.
Jefferson County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 0.31 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 14th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
Jefferson County's ability to provide 7,619 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 16th highest hydroelectric energy generating county out of 64 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,564,427 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
192,047 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
13,529 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
178,518 MWh
Production per Capita
0.33 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,626,515,754 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,558.79 kg
Arvada, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Arvada are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.06% higher than the state's average price of 14.33 cents and 10.45% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city produces 40,706 megawatt hours by burning natural gas as the fuel source, ranking them the 8th ranked city in Colorado for total electricity production from natural gas out of 483 cities. Arvada produces 3.46% 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 562,290,991.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 8th highest in the state out of 483 cities. Averaging 4,621.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 8th 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 8th 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Arvada, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 |
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
Citizens living in Westminster are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 143rd out of 483 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Westminster average is 37.86% below at $85.76 per month. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Westminster results in the release of 527,701,060.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 9th highest in the state out of 483 cities. This total results in 4,607.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 117th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westminster
Westminster residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westminster, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 108.55 | 921,570.86 | 126,337,586 |
Zips with electric coverage in Westminster, Colorado include: 80020, 80221, 80031, 80003, 80021, 80260, 80005, 80234, 80023, 80030
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Dakota Ridge CDP, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Dakota Ridge CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.06% higher than the state's average price of 14.33 cents and 10.45% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Dakota Ridge CDP average is 39.24% below at $83.85 per month. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Dakota Ridge CDP results in the release of 158,307,093.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 25th highest in the state out of 483 cities. This total results in 4,607.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 117th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota Ridge CDP
Dakota Ridge CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 |
Zips with electric coverage in Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado include: 80127, 80465, 80235
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Electricity Production in Jefferson County, Colorado
Power Plants in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colorado Energy Nations CompanyMolson Coors USA LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson County | CO | Natural Gas | 137,811.7 | 42,591,792.6 | 309.06 | ||
Plains End II LLCPlains End Operating Services LLC (100.00%) | Arvada | CO | Natural Gas | 28,938 | 14,525,546.42 | 501.95 | ||
Plains EndPlains End Operating Services LLC (100.00%) | Arvada | CO | Natural Gas | 11,768 | 6,619,341.12 | 562.49 | ||
Strontia Springs Hydro PlantDenver City & County of (100.00%) | Jefferson County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,619 | ||||
Mtn. Solar 4 (CSG)Standard Solar (100.00%) | Lakewood | CO | Solar | 3,277 | ||||
Jeffco Community Solar Gardens LLCJeffco Community Solar Gardens LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson County | CO | Solar | 2,633 |
Jefferson County, Colorado Details
Jefferson County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 92.96% 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 7,619 megawatt hours (3.97%) of electricity generation and Solar makes up 5,910 megawatt hours (3.08%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,626,515,753.63 kilograms, which is the 109th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 4,558.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1499th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Jefferson County has 6 power producing plants, which is 15th most in Colorado.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 48,866 |
| 2 | Core Electric Cooperative | 12,898 |
| 3 | United Power | 5,482 |
How many electric companies offer service in Jefferson County, Colorado?
Jefferson County, Colorado is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
