Lincoln County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, Colorado Electricity Overview
When calculating by number of customers, Mountain View Electric Association is the largest electricity company in Lincoln County.
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 6.04% of the megawatt hours produced in Lincoln County, ranking it 626th in the US out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
Lincoln County generates 6.04% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 27.3 megawatt hours per citizen and places Lincoln County as the 304th highest county in the nation out of 3230 counties for non-renewable production per capita each year.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 93.96%, or 2,390,487 megawatt hours, of Lincoln County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 1st in Colorado for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
Residents of Lincoln County are paying, on average, 7.42% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 14.93 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
During the course of the preceding 12 months, Lincoln County saw a 12.85% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
54,277 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,544,170 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,390,487 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
153,683 MWh
Production per Capita
451.9 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,953,522 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
346.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Limon
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Limon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.12¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 2.37% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.6% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 16,241st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 176 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,895 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.85¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 2.49% higher than the Colorado average
- 7.88% lower than the US average
- 350th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since April last year
- 16,397th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 135 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 497 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$109.16 per month
- 10.17% lower than last month
- 4.38% higher than April last year
- 33.57% higher than the Colorado average
- 3.18% lower than the US average
- 421st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since April last year
- 15,721st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,969 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,125 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.7 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.56% lower than April last year
- 34.62% higher than the Colorado average
- 3.22% lower than the US average
- 440th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 14,227th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,679 since April last year
Limon, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Limon's residential electricity rate is 14.85 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.49% higher than the state's average price of 14.49 cents, which ranks the city 350th out of 483 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 0.68 power outages each year, with outages lasting about 47.15 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Mountain View Electric Association is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Limon averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 10th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 5,239,052.67 kilograms, which is the 204th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Limon
Limon residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Limon, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Electric Association | BUNDLED | 14.83 | 131.67 | 581,312.94 | 86,229,620.76 |
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Hugo, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Hugo's residential electricity rate is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.17% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 17.47% below the national average of 16.12 cents. KC Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. With a population of 951 residents, the city is the 229th largest city in the state.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Hugo averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 10th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 4,269,356.54 kilograms, which is the 223rd highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hugo
Hugo residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hugo, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.21 | 128.33 | 39,659.49 | 5,240,164 |
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Arriba, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Arriba's residential electricity rate is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.17% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 17.47% below the national average of 16.12 cents. KC Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. With a population of 229 residents, the city is the 359th largest city in the state.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Arriba averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 169th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 1,028,057.46 kilograms, which is the 355th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arriba
Arriba residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arriba, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.21 | 128.33 | 39,659.49 | 5,240,164 |
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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Colorado
Power Plants in Lincoln County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Limon III Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lincoln County | CO | Wind | 739,465 | ||||
Cedar Point WindCedar Point LLC (51.00%)Clover US Blocker LLC (49.00%) | Lincoln County | CO | Wind | 626,259 | ||||
Limon Wind INextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lincoln County | CO | Wind | 545,474 | ||||
Limon Wind IINextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lincoln County | CO | Wind | 479,289 | ||||
Limon Generating StationTri State Generation (100.00%) | Lincoln County | CO | Natural Gas | 153,683 | 91,569,432.3 | 595.83 |
Lincoln County, Colorado Details
Lincoln County residents average 346.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution for the county from electricity use is 1,953,521.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 56th highest amount in the state and 2839th in the nation. Around 93.96% of electricity in Lincoln County comes from production using Wind. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 5.94% and 0.10% of total electricity production, respectively. There are 5 electricity plants in Lincoln County, which is the 15th highest number of power plants in a county in the state.
Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:
- Arriba, Colorado:
- KC Electric Association: 100.00%
- Genoa, Colorado:
- Mountain View Electric Association: 100.00%
- Hugo, Colorado:
- KC Electric Association: 100.00%
- Limon, Colorado:
- Mountain View Electric Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, Colorado?
Lincoln County, Colorado has 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lincoln County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Lincoln County, Colorado by total revenue is Mountain View Electric Association.
What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Electric Association | 23,400 |
| 2 | KC Electric Association | 900 |
| 3 | Southeast Colorado Power Association | 556 |
How many power plants are within Lincoln County, Colorado?
Lincoln County, Colorado is home to 5 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
