Electric Rates & Providers in Montrose County, CO

Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Montrose County, CO is $160.91
  • The average electricity rate in Montrose County, CO is 16.65¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Montrose County, CO

The average residential electric bill in Montrose County, CO is $160.91 per month. Montrose County, CO is the 47th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.

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Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Montrose County is Delta Montrose Electric.

Montrose County has a population of 42,328 residents.

At $160.91, the average monthly residential electric bill in Montrose County is 9.34% higher than the US average bill.

Montrose County is ranked as the 1462nd highest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the US with over 400,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.

The US average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Montrose County benefit from an average rate that is 0.50% less at 16.65 cents per kilowatt hour.

No electricity generation takes place in Montrose County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    414,184 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.79 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    181,177,279 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,280.32 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Montrose

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Montrose Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.49¢ per kWh

  • 5.39% higher than last month
  • 7.47% higher than November last year
  • 14.65% higher than the Colorado average
  • 2.69% higher than the US average
  • 358th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 53 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 43 since November last year
  • 21,528th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,134 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,516 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.63% higher than last month
  • 8.65% higher than November last year
  • 7% higher than the Colorado average
  • 2.5% lower than the US average
  • 318th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 17,823rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,404 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$122.58 per month

  • 20% lower than last month
  • 34.62% higher than November last year
  • 28.17% higher than the Colorado average
  • 3.67% higher than the US average
  • 282nd in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 62 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
  • 18,341st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8,622 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 12,999 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$147 per month

  • 1.82% higher than last month
  • 33.47% higher than November last year
  • 39.12% higher than the Colorado average
  • 3.35% higher than the US average
  • 347th in the state out of 480 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since November last year
  • 18,070th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 684 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,689 since November last year

Montrose, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Montrose, which is 4.80% higher than Colorado's average price of 15.34 cents and 3.91% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 3,605.04 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 86,025,821.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Montrose ranks 39th highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,280.32 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 November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.171/kWh$0.135/kWh$200.20/mo.$80.83/mo.
318th16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montrose
347th$147Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montrose Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montrose, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delta Montrose ElectricBUNDLED15.96145.21305,825.0248,796,973.08

Olathe, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Olathe, which is 4.80% higher than Colorado's average price of 15.34 cents and 3.91% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 293.58 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 8,021,314.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Olathe ranks 175th highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,280.32 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 November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.171/kWh$0.135/kWh$200.20/mo.$80.83/mo.
318th16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Olathe
347th$147Average residential monthly electricity bill for Olathe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Olathe, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delta Montrose ElectricBUNDLED15.96145.21305,825.0248,796,973.08

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Nucla, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Nucla, which ranks the city 409th out of 482 cities in Colorado. With a population of 578 citizens, the city is the 279th most populated city in Colorado. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $178.91 per month.

Emitting 2,474,023.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Nucla ranks 277th highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,280.32 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 November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.150/kWh$243.64/mo.$94.78/mo.
409th17.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nucla
441st$178.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nucla Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nucla, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Miguel Power AssociationBUNDLED17.20176.73128,472.2822,097,033.4

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Montrose County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup

Montrose County, Colorado Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Montrose County providing electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Colorado have favorable net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

In Montrose County one company reports energy loss, Delta Montrose Electric. They average an annual energy loss of 5.89%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Colorado average is 2.23%, resulting in a rank of 2488th best in the US and a state rank of 48th best out of 3221 and 64 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Montrose County, Colorado

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.

Which electricity companies offer service in Montrose County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Delta Montrose Electric11,780
2San Miguel Power Association3,636

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

Montrose County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-08-07