Mineral County, CO: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Mineral County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Mineral County, CO is $130.54
  • The average electricity rate in Mineral County, CO is 18.16¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Mineral County, CO

The average residential electric bill in Mineral County, CO is $130.54 per month. Mineral County, CO is the 24th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.

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Mineral County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Mineral County citizens are responsible for 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the nationwide average emissions per capita is 4,219.12.

Mineral County is the 63rd most populated county in Colorado, with 794 residents calling the county home.

Consumers in Mineral County face an average of 0.49 outages lasting 92.69 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Mineral County is La Plata Electric Association.

Emitting 3,398,572.09 kilograms of CO2 gases, Mineral County has the 2852nd highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the US and 54th highest in Colorado.

In the last year, Mineral County saw a 3.25% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,769 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.79 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,398,572 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,280.32 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in City of Creede

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City of Creede Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.88¢ per kWh

  • 16.84% lower than last month
  • 1.91% lower than November last year
  • 10.62% higher than the Colorado average
  • 0.91% lower than the US average
  • 319th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 157 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since November last year
  • 18,849th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8,005 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,522 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.02¢ per kWh

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 5.69% higher than November last year
  • 26.54% higher than the Colorado average
  • 15.31% higher than the US average
  • 461st in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since November last year
  • 25,987th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 267 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,029 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$133.88 per month

  • 24.12% higher than last month
  • 8.36% higher than November last year
  • 39.99% higher than the Colorado average
  • 13.23% higher than the US average
  • 339th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 102 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 139 since November last year
  • 22,845th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,520 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,313 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$119.57 per month

  • 0.72% higher than last month
  • 2.79% higher than November last year
  • 13.16% higher than the Colorado average
  • 15.94% lower than the US average
  • 239th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 87 since November last year
  • 7,807th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 361 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 919 since November last year

City of Creede, CO Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call City of Creede home spend, on average, 19.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is above both the state and the United States average prices of 15.34 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. San Luis Valley REC has an estimated 4 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city. City of Creede has the 334th highest population in Colorado, with 312 residents residing within its borders.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. City of Creede averages 4,280.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,335,459.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 3,052.95 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in City of Creede

City of Creede residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.223/kWh$0.144/kWh$159.98/mo.$86.07/mo.
461st19.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of City of Creede
239th$119.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for City of Creede Residents

Electric Companies With Service in City of Creede, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Luis Valley RECBUNDLED18.48119.9570,83413,093,000

Mineral County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup

Mineral County, Colorado Net Metering

Of the 2 electric companies in Mineral County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in Colorado have some of the best net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Mineral County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.02% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.43%, Mineral County is ranked as the 2534th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Mineral County, Colorado

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Mineral County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1La Plata Electric Association2,574
2San Luis Valley REC1,503

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

By total revenue, La Plata Electric Association is the largest electricity company in Mineral County, Colorado.

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

There are 2 electricity companies serving customers in Mineral County, Colorado.

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Published: 2025-07-22