Otero County, CO: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Otero County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Otero County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Otero County is the 1461st highest polluting county in the nation when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,656.97 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Otero County benefit from an average rate that is 2.07% less at 15.68 cents per kilowatt hour.

Within the past year, Otero County experienced a 7.43% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Otero County is Black Hills Energy.

Otero County is ranked as the 2270th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 180,140.51 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.

As the 21st highest county in Colorado for non-renewable generation per capita, Otero County generates -0.02 megawatt hours per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    180,141 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.65 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    86,922,368 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,656.97 kg

La Junta, CO Electricity Overview

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La Junta's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.05% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the La Junta average is 35.08% lower at $89.07 per month. With an estimated 3,777 total residential customers, La Junta Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in La Junta average 4,656.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 16th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 33,912,064.44 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Junta

La Junta residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.265/kWh$0.119/kWh$163.93/mo.$55.86/mo.
372nd15.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Junta
166th$89.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Junta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Junta, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED15.0085.64608,05191,212,826
La Junta UtilitiesBUNDLED15.4192.7521,845.883,365,827.42
Southeast Colorado Power AssociationBUNDLED16.72126.2572,40412,103,000

Rocky Ford, CO Electricity Overview

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Rocky Ford's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.52% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. Generation from non-renewable fuels makes up -0.08 megawatt hours per resident in the city. Electric production facilities in Rocky Ford have, fortunately, brought about a 129.62% decrease in the amount of fossil fuels burned each year.

Emissions in Rocky Ford average 4,656.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 16th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 18,050,420.46 kilograms. The city is home to one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rocky Ford

Rocky Ford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.265/kWh$0.119/kWh$163.93/mo.$55.86/mo.
123rd14.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rocky Ford
7th$80.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rocky Ford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rocky Ford, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED15.0085.64608,05191,212,826

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Fowler, CO Electricity Overview

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Fowler's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.52% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Fowler average is 41.34% lower at $80.49 per month. With an estimated 13 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Fowler average 4,656.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 16th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 5,388,115.7 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fowler

Fowler residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.265/kWh$0.119/kWh$163.93/mo.$55.86/mo.
123rd14.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fowler
7th$80.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fowler Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fowler, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED15.0085.64608,05191,212,826

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Electricity Production in Otero County, Colorado

Power Plants in Otero County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rocky Ford CO Distillate Fuel Oil -32223,632.48-73.39

Otero County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Otero County average 4,656.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 7th highest polluting county out of 64 counties in Colorado based on emissions per capita. A total of 86,922,367.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 1871st worst in the US for total emissions. The county has one electricity producing plant.

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Otero County, Colorado Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Otero County include Black Hills Energy, La Junta Utilities, and Southeast Colorado Power Association The state of Colorado has highly favorable state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Otero County who report energy loss data had an average of 7.72% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Colorado average is 4.18%, resulting in a rank of 2787th best in the United States and a state rank of 56th best out of 3230 and 64 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Otero County:

  • Cheraw, Colorado:
    • Black Hills Energy: 50.00%
    • Southeast Colorado Power Association: 50.00%
  • Fowler, Colorado:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • La Junta, Colorado:
    • Black Hills Energy: 36.27%
    • Southeast Colorado Power Association: 2.29%
    • La Junta Utilities: 61.44%
  • Manzanola, Colorado:
    • Southeast Colorado Power Association: 50.00%
    • Black Hills Energy: 50.00%
  • Rocky Ford, Colorado:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Swink, Colorado:
    • Black Hills Energy: 50.00%
    • Southeast Colorado Power Association: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Otero County, Colorado?

By total megawatt hours sold, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Otero County, Colorado.

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Otero County, Colorado.

What electricity companies offer service in Otero County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Black Hills Energy24,711
2La Junta Utilities3,801
3Southeast Colorado Power Association1,032
4San Isabel Electric Association1,027

How many power plants are within Otero County, Colorado?

There is one active power plant in Otero County, Colorado

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-01-14