La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in La Plata County, CO is $146.78
- The average electricity rate in La Plata County, CO is 17.47¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in La Plata County, CO
The average residential electric bill in La Plata County, CO is $146.78 per month. La Plata County, CO is the 34th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Overview
La Plata County is ranked 52nd out of 64 for worst polluting county in the state based on emissions per capita. The county emits 3,902.03 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity provider in La Plata County by customer count is La Plata Electric Association.
La Plata County ranks 586th out of 3221 counties in the US for total generation of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 48,145 of the county's 48,145 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
La Plata County's 2.63% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation throughout the last 12 months is an unfortunate circumstance.
La Plata County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 4.41% above the national average price, at 17.47 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
With total production of 48,145 megawatt hours, La Plata County is ranked 22nd largest generator of electricity in the state out of 64 counties for total production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
544,766 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
48,145 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
48,145 MWh
Production per Capita
0.86 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
217,237,952 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,902.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Durango
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Rates and Production Categories
Durango Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
19.04¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 7.47% higher than November last year
- 24.79% higher than the Colorado average
- 11.78% higher than the US average
- 422nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 25,215th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,614 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 696 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.5¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 8.56% higher than November last year
- 16.47% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.13% higher than the US average
- 418th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since November last year
- 22,040th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 300 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,258 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$123.39 per month
- 19.99% lower than last month
- 34.63% higher than November last year
- 29.02% higher than the Colorado average
- 4.36% higher than the US average
- 288th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 65 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 18,585th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 8,485 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 13,016 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$147.98 per month
- 1.82% higher than last month
- 33.69% higher than November last year
- 40.05% higher than the Colorado average
- 4.04% higher than the US average
- 355th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since November last year
- 18,291st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 692 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,759 since November last year
Durango, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Durango home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.50 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 15.34 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $107.36, while the Durango average is 37.83% higher at $147.98 per month. This is the 355th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. La Plata Electric Association is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 81,124,857.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Durango
Durango residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Durango, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 17.37 | 146.18 | 348,150.94 | 60,465,131.69 |
Zips with electric coverage in Durango, Colorado include: 81301, 81303, 81326
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Bayfield, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Bayfield home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.50 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 15.34 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $107.36, while the Bayfield average is 37.83% higher at $147.98 per month. This is the 355th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. La Plata Electric Association is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 12,074,775.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bayfield
Bayfield residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bayfield, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 17.37 | 146.18 | 348,150.94 | 60,465,131.69 |
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Ignacio, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Ignacio home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.50 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 15.34 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $107.36, while the Ignacio average is 37.83% higher at $147.98 per month. This is the 355th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. La Plata Electric Association is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 5,645,738.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ignacio
Ignacio residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ignacio, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 17.37 | 146.18 | 348,150.94 | 60,465,131.69 |
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La Plata County, Colorado Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in La Plata County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantWilliams Field Services Co (100.00%) | La Plata County | CO | Waste Heat | 48,145 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
La Plata County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup
For every citizen in the county there are 3,902.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 217,237,951.59 kilograms. Waste Heat makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in La Plata County. La Plata County is home to one electricity plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within La Plata County, Colorado?
La Plata County, Colorado is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in La Plata County, Colorado?
The largest electricity provider in La Plata County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is La Plata Electric Association.
Which electricity companies offer service in La Plata County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Plata Electric Association | 19,916 |
