Jefferson County, CO: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Jefferson County, CO is $111.14
  • The average electricity rate in Jefferson County, CO is 15.16¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Jefferson County, CO

The average residential electric bill in Jefferson County, CO is $111.14 per month. Jefferson County, CO is the 11th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.

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Jefferson County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 2.90% throughout the previous year in Jefferson County.

At an average residential price of 15.16 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Jefferson County enjoy a 8.65% discount from the national average rate.

With 576,143 citizens within its borders and 181,169.78 megawatt hours produced each year, Jefferson County has a per capita production rate of 0.31 megawatt hours. The city is 1796th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.

Jefferson County is 1723rd out of 3221 counties in the United States for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.02 megawatt hours per person per year.

Jefferson County has the 122nd worst pollution level from electricity use in the nation and 4th highest in Colorado, releasing 2,396,421,863.51 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Consumers in Jefferson County experience an average of 0.84 outages lasting 84.24 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,611,730 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.74 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    181,170 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    13,137 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    168,033 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.31 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,396,421,864 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,159.42 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Arvada

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Arvada Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.55¢ per kWh

  • 1.83% lower than last month
  • 3.38% higher than November last year
  • 4.62% lower than the Colorado average
  • 14.56% lower than the US average
  • 193rd in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 111 since November last year
  • 11,766th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 887 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 963 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.92¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 4.29% higher than November last year
  • 0.72% lower than the Colorado average
  • 9.54% lower than the US average
  • 268th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 156 since November last year
  • 14,239th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 120 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 922 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$81.57 per month

  • 10.99% higher than last month
  • 10.42% higher than November last year
  • 14.71% lower than the Colorado average
  • 31.01% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since November last year
  • 2,170th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 918 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 834 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$91.37 per month

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 7.35% higher than November last year
  • 13.53% lower than the Colorado average
  • 35.77% lower than the US average
  • 139th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since November last year
  • 1,319th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 381 since November last year

Arvada, CO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Arvada are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 268th out of 482 cities in the state. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Arvada is in on the action. They produce 25,216 megawatt hours using natural gas. With annual production of 25,216 megawatt hours, the city is the 16th largest generator of electricity in Colorado.

Electricity consumption in Arvada results in the release of 512,662,060.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 8th highest in the state out of 482 cities. Averaging 4,213.48 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 9th highest number of plants within a city in Colorado.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arvada

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.101/kWh$130.59/mo.$52.70/mo.
268th14.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arvada
139th$91.37Average 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 ColoradoBUNDLED15.1190.749,845,944.141,488,210,843
United PowerBUNDLED15.91130.45987,647.69157,097,852

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

Westminster, CO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Westminster are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 260th out of 482 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $90.2. This is 38.13% lower than the nationwide average bill of $145.79. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.97 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 103.86 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Westminster results in the release of 480,565,057.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 9th highest in the state out of 482 cities. This total results in 4,195.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 329th 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 August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.099/kWh$129.42/mo.$51.72/mo.
260th14.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westminster
132nd$90.2Average 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 ColoradoBUNDLED15.1190.749,845,944.141,488,210,843

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

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Citizens living in Dakota Ridge CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 226th out of 482 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $90.2. This is 38.13% lower than the nationwide average bill of $145.79. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.97 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 103.86 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Dakota Ridge CDP results in the release of 144,166,580.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 25th highest in the state out of 482 cities. This total results in 4,195.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 21st 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 August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.099/kWh$129.42/mo.$51.72/mo.
226th14.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota Ridge CDP
132nd$90.2Average 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 ColoradoBUNDLED15.1190.749,845,944.141,488,210,843

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

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Jefferson County, Colorado Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Jefferson County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Colorado Energy Nations CompanyMolson Coors USA LLC (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Natural Gas 142,816.781444,138,703.8416309.0623
Plains End II LLCITOCHU (100.00%)
Arvada CO Natural Gas 19,9142210,121,937.8421508.2814
Strontia Springs Hydro PlantDenver City & County of (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 7,2413211
Arvada CO Natural Gas 5,302242,909,492.0424548.7513
Mtn. Solar 4 (CSG)Standard Solar (100.00%)
Lakewood CO Solar 3,3479311
Jeffco Community Solar Gardens LLCJeffco Community Solar Gardens LLC (100.00%)
Jefferson County CO Solar 2,54911911

Jefferson County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
92.75%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
4.00%
SOLAR
Solar
3.25%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jefferson County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 92.75% 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 7,241 megawatt hours (4.00%) of electricity generation and Solar makes up 5,896 megawatt hours (3.25%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,396,421,863.51 kilograms, which is the 122nd highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 4,159.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1828th 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.

Jefferson County, Colorado Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Jefferson County include Public Service Company of Colorado, United Power, and Core Electric Cooperative 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 1.79% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.43%, meaning Jefferson County ranks 154th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:

  • Arvada, Colorado:
    • United Power: 6.60%
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 93.40%
  • 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: 100.00%
  • 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 Colorado62,347
2Core Electric Cooperative13,024
3United Power9,176

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

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

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-04-28