Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Montrose County, CO is $161.61
- The average electricity rate in Montrose County, CO is 16.63¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Montrose County, CO
The average residential electric bill in Montrose County, CO is $161.61 per month. Montrose County, CO is the 47th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Residents in Montrose County, on average, pay $161.61 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Colorado average of $106.2.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Montrose County had a 100.00% decrease within the preceding year.
Montrose County emitted 0 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 2931st worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Citizens of Montrose County use enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the national average of 4,092.6.
Montrose County generates 1,809 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 1038th in the US out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Montrose County is 16.63 cents. This rate is about 0.82% more than the nationwide average price of 16.49 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
418,921 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.9 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
463,262 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
463,262 MWh
Production per Capita
10.94 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Montrose
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Rates and Production Categories
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

The residential electricity price is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Montrose, which is 7.00% higher than Colorado's average price of 15.03 cents and 2.50% less than the US average of 16.49 cents. Delta Montrose Electric sells an estimated 3,824.9 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $147 per month, while the national average is $142.46. Customers in the city are stuck with a 3.19% markup compared to other residents in the nation.
Emitting 87,081,967.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Montrose ranks 39th highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,332.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montrose
Montrose residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Montrose, Colorado
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Delta Montrose Electric | BUNDLED | 16.03 | 146.44 | 317,858.66 | 50,956,638.5 |
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Olathe, CO Electricity Overview

The residential electricity price is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Olathe, which is 7.00% higher than Colorado's average price of 15.03 cents and 2.50% less than the US average of 16.49 cents. With an estimated 17 residential customers, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $142.46, while the Olathe average is 3.19% higher at $147 per month.
Emitting 8,119,793.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Olathe ranks 173rd highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 40th worst in Colorado for emissions per resident. The city has one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olathe
Olathe residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olathe, Colorado
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Delta Montrose Electric | BUNDLED | 16.03 | 146.44 | 317,858.66 | 50,956,638.5 |
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Nucla, CO Electricity Overview

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 $178.91 per month.
Emitting 2,504,397.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Nucla ranks 274th highest out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,332.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nucla
Nucla residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nucla, Colorado
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.28 | 178.22 | 133,527.42 | 23,075,007.97 |
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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) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Morrow PointUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 273,894 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 122,724 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4Shavano Falls Hydro LLC - Drop 4 Project (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,180 | 14 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Ash Mesa Solar, LLC | Olathe | CO | Solar | 16,270 | 23 | 1 | 1 | ||||
South Canal Hydro-1Delta-Montrose Electric Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,589 | 19 | 1 | 1 | ||||
South Canal Hydro-3Delta-Montrose Electric Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,536 | 23 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Shavano Falls HydroShavano Falls Hydro LLC ? Shavano Project (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,132 | 25 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Drop 5Drop 5 Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,398 | 30 | 1 | 1 | ||||
SMPA Solar 1 Community SolarSan Miguel Power Association (100.00%) | Montrose County | CO | Solar | 1,809 | 132 | 1 | 1 |
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 9 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 | 12,117 |
2 | San Miguel Power Association | 3,729 |