Lake County, CO: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lake County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lake County, CO is $102.55
  • The average electricity rate in Lake County, CO is 16.07¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lake County, CO

The average residential electric bill in Lake County, CO is $102.55 per month. Lake County, CO is the 5th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.

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Lake County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 2,915 megawatt hours, of Lake County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 44th in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel types.

Residents of Lake County are paying, on average, 2.98% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lake County customers have an average monthly residential electric bill of $102.55, which is 3.16% lower than the Colorado average bill of $105.89 and 29.07% lower than the US average bill of $144.57.

As the 46th highest producer of electricity in Colorado out of 64 counties, Lake County generates 2,915 megawatt hours of electricity.

Lake County uses approximately 2479.72% of the total amount of the electricity that it generates.

Lake County generates 0.39 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Lake County the 38th highest ranking county out of 64 counties for renewable generation per capita in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    72,284 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,915 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,915 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.39 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    29,881,107 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,028.73 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)

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Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.44¢ per kWh

  • 1.47% lower than last month
  • 2.56% higher than November last year
  • 5.34% lower than the Colorado average
  • 15.21% lower than the US average
  • 153rd in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 59 since November last year
  • 11,257th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 600 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,614 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.89¢ per kWh

  • 0.2% higher than last month
  • 3.88% higher than November last year
  • 0.92% lower than the Colorado average
  • 9.72% lower than the US average
  • 226th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since November last year
  • 14,140th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 182 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 357 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$80.2 per month

  • 11.59% higher than last month
  • 9.73% higher than November last year
  • 16.14% lower than the Colorado average
  • 32.17% lower than the US average
  • 108th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since November last year
  • 1,967th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 954 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 716 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$90.2 per month

  • 0.66% higher than last month
  • 6.91% higher than November last year
  • 14.63% lower than the Colorado average
  • 36.58% lower than the US average
  • 43rd in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 94 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 92 since November last year
  • 1,187th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 68 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 287 since November last year

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)'s residential electricity rate is 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.48% lower than the average Colorado price of 15.11 cents and 10.13% lower than the US average of 16.57 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.97 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 103.86 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $90.2 per month, while the Colorado average is $105.89.

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,198.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 315th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. Total emissions in the city are 32,051,933.73 kilograms, which is the 89th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 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 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)
43rd$90.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), 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

Leadville, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Leadville's residential electricity rate is 19.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.43% higher than the average Colorado price of 15.11 cents and 17.16% higher than the US average of 16.57. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.

Leadville has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,198.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 17th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. Total emissions in the city are 11,011,423.99 kilograms, which is the 149th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leadville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.206/kWh$0.165/kWh$194.38/mo.$78.36/mo.
471st19.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leadville
318th$142.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leadville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leadville, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sangre de Cristo Electric AssociationBUNDLED19.08139.5298,365.9518,765,152.82

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Leadville North CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Leadville North CDP's residential electricity rate is 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.70% higher than the average Colorado price of 15.11 cents and 4.63% higher than the US average of 16.57. Consumers in Leadville North CDP experience 0.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 103.86 minutes. Public Service Company of Colorado has an estimated 58 total residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.

Leadville North CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,198.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 17th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. Total emissions in the city are 8,177,755.98 kilograms, which is the 172nd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leadville North CDP

Leadville North CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.133/kWh$161.44/mo.$66.82/mo.
410th17.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leadville North CDP
231st$116.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leadville North CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leadville North 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
Sangre de Cristo Electric AssociationBUNDLED19.08139.5298,365.9518,765,152.82

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Electricity Production in Lake County, Colorado

Power Plants in Lake County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sugarloaf Hydro PlantSTS Hydropower, LLC (100.00%)
Lake County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 3,9423911
Lake County CO Conventional Hydroelectric -1,0274411

Lake County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lake County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 29,881,107.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 34th worst out of 64 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1883rd worst in emissions per resident, averaging 4,028.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Lake County has the 26th most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Lake County, Colorado Net Metering

Of the 2 electric suppliers in Lake County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Lake County has an average of 1.44% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the state average is 2.23%, resulting in a rank of 72nd best in the country and a state rank of best out of 3221 and 64 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado51,272
2Sangre de Cristo Electric Association577

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lake County, Colorado?

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

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

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Lake County, Colorado.

How many power plants are located in Lake County, Colorado?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Lake County, Colorado

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-04-21