La Plata County, CO: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Overview

La Plata County released 228,204,519.68 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 1090th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.

The county is the 28th highest generator of electricity of all 64 counties in Colorado, producing 59,306 megawatt hours.

While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, La Plata County's average price is 1.46% above that at 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour.

Non-renewable fuel types are used in the production of 76.16% of the megawatt hours produced in La Plata County, ranking it 12th in the state out of 64 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.

La Plata County produces 0.25 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes La Plata County the 36th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Colorado out of 64 counties.

La Plata Electric Association is the largest provider in La Plata County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    537,694 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.66 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    59,306 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    14,139 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    45,167 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.07 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    228,204,520 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,099.02 kg

Durango, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Durango home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.33 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 4,649.76 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,607.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 87,319,761.89 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.153/kWh$108.37/mo.$100.00/mo.
403rd16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Durango
243rd$108.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Durango Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Durango, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
La Plata Electric AssociationBUNDLED16.24108.37312,61150,773,000

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Bayfield, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Bayfield home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.33 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 447.61 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,607.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 12,996,836.82 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.153/kWh$108.37/mo.$100.00/mo.
403rd16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bayfield
243rd$108.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bayfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bayfield, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
La Plata Electric AssociationBUNDLED16.24108.37312,61150,773,000

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Ignacio, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Ignacio home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.33 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 138.73 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,607.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 6,076,862.02 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.153/kWh$108.37/mo.$100.00/mo.
403rd16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ignacio
243rd$108.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ignacio Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ignacio, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
La Plata Electric AssociationBUNDLED16.24108.37312,61150,773,000

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Electricity Production in La Plata County, Colorado

Power Plants in La Plata County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantWilliams Field Services Co (100.00%)
La Plata County CO Waste Heat 45,167
Vallecito HydroelectricPtarmigan Res & Engy Inc (100.00%)
La Plata County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 14,319
La Plata County CO Conventional Hydroelectric -180

La Plata County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 4,099.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 228,204,519.68 kilograms. Waste Heat makes up 76.16% of the fuel used for electricity generation in La Plata County. La Plata County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is 20th highest in Colorado.

WASTE HEAT
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
Waste Heat
76.16%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
23.84%

La Plata County, Colorado Net Metering

La Plata County is home to one electric provider. Fortunately for residents in the county who are interested in having personal solar panels, the only company in town allows for net metering. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Colorado has some of the best laws and regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

The one company in La Plata County who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 3.89%. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in La Plata County receiving a rank of 856th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in La Plata County, Colorado

FAQ

How many power plants are located within La Plata County, Colorado?

La Plata County, Colorado is home to 3 electricity plants 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1La Plata Electric Association22,015

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06