Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Montrose County is the 1162nd largest county by population in the country, with 42,328 citizens calling the county home.
There was a 10.26% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the previous year in Montrose County.
Montrose County is the 934th largest producer of solar power by megawatt hours produced in the nation out of 3230 counties.
The county is the 1399th highest producer of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 66,644 megawatt hours.
Montrose County produces 66,644 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Montrose County 1002nd highest producing county out of 3230 counties in the country for total renewable electricity production.
Montrose County is home to 42,328 residents and its power generating plants produce 66,644 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 1.57 megawatt hours per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
408,069 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
66,644 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
66,644 MWh
Production per Capita
1.57 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
158,990,547 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,756.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Montrose
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Montrose Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.33¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 3.78% higher than the Colorado average
- 9.37% lower than the US average
- 345th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 16,565th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 257 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,277 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.06¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 3.91% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.61% lower than the US average
- 362nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
- 17,095th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 457 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 203 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$91.53 per month
- 10.18% lower than last month
- 4.38% higher than April last year
- 12% higher than the Colorado average
- 18.82% lower than the US average
- 296th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 6,715th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,407 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 391 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$110.43 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.56% lower than April last year
- 12.87% higher than the Colorado average
- 18.85% lower than the US average
- 310th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 6,076th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,225 since April last year
Montrose, CO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Montrose, which is 3.91% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 6.61% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 3,289.44 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Emitting 90,226,632.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Montrose ranks 40th highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montrose
Montrose residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Montrose, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Montrose Electric | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 110.4 | 269,909.33 | 40,590,321.32 |
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Olathe, CO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Olathe, which is 3.91% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 6.61% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 267.88 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Emitting 8,413,011.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Olathe ranks 173rd highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olathe
Olathe residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olathe, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Montrose Electric | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 110.4 | 269,909.33 | 40,590,321.32 |
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Nucla, CO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.10 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Nucla, which is 11.11% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 0.13% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. San Miguel Power Association has an estimated 3 residential customers, more than any other supplier in the city. Nucla is the 279th largest city in the state, with a population of 578.
Emitting 2,594,835 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Nucla ranks 274th highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nucla
Nucla residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nucla, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 16.08 | 129.18 | 109,672.04 | 17,636,640.4 |
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Electricity Production in Montrose County, Colorado
Power Plants in Montrose County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4Shavano Falls Hydro LLC - Drop 4 Project (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,180 | ||||
South Canal Hydro-1Delta-Montrose Electric Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,589 | ||||
South Canal Hydro-3Delta-Montrose Electric Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,536 | ||||
Shavano Falls HydroShavano Falls Hydro LLC ? Shavano Project (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,132 | ||||
Drop 5Drop 5 Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,398 | ||||
SMPA Solar 1 Community SolarSan Miguel Power Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Solar | 1,809 |
Montrose County, Colorado Details
Coming in as the 19th worst ranked county out of 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County emits 158,990,546.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 3,756.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 2155th worst in the country in this category. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Montrose County, with 97.29% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Montrose County has the 13th most electricity generation plants of any county in Colorado, with 6 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Montrose County:
- Montrose, Colorado:
- Delta Montrose Electric: 100.00%
- Naturita, Colorado:
- San Miguel Power Association: 100.00%
- Nucla, Colorado:
- San Miguel Power Association: 100.00%
- Olathe, Colorado:
- Delta Montrose Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Montrose County, Colorado?
The largest electricity provider in Montrose County, Colorado by total customer count is Delta Montrose Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Montrose County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Montrose County, Colorado.
How many power plants are located in Montrose County, Colorado?
There are 6 electricity plants in Montrose County, Colorado
Which electricity companies offer service in Montrose County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Montrose Electric | 11,414 |
| 2 | San Miguel Power Association | 3,859 |
