Ouray County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ouray County, Colorado Electricity Overview

The county is ranked as the 31st largest producer of electricity out of 64 counties in Colorado for total electricity production, producing 15,324 megawatt hours.

Ouray County had a 37.43% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, Ouray County's average rate is 9.65% higher at 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour.

Residents of Ouray County use enough electricity to release 3,445.92 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, which is the 2266th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the nation.

Ouray County is ranked as the 3020th largest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the US with over 0 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.

Over the course of the preceding year, Ouray County experienced a 17.08% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    48,136 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    15,324 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    15,324 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.14 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    16,795,413 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,445.92 kg

Ridgway, CO Electricity Overview

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Ridgway's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 14.47% above the state's average rate of 13.85 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Ridgway has zero electricity plants. About 5,055.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 221st worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. At 5,055.25 kilograms per person and 1,183 residents in the city, the city emits 5,980,360.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ridgway

Ridgway residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.156/kWh$129.00/mo.$122.93/mo.
352nd15.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ridgway
381st$129Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ridgway Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ridgway, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Miguel Power AssociationBUNDLED15.86129111,17517,628,700

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Ouray, CO Electricity Overview

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Ouray's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 14.47% above the state's average rate of 13.85 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Ouray has the 231st largest population in the state, with 898 citizens .

Ouray has zero electricity plants. About 5,055.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 221st worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. At 5,055.25 kilograms per person and 898 residents in the city, the city emits 4,539,614.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ouray

Ouray residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.156/kWh$129.00/mo.$122.93/mo.
352nd15.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ouray
381st$129Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ouray Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ouray, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Miguel Power AssociationBUNDLED15.86129111,17517,628,700

Loghill Village CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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Loghill Village CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 14.47% above the state's average rate of 13.85 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Loghill Village CDP has the 266th largest population in the state, with 617 citizens .

Loghill Village CDP has zero electricity plants. About 5,055.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 221st worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. At 5,055.25 kilograms per person and 617 residents in the city, the city emits 3,119,089.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loghill Village CDP

Loghill Village CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.156/kWh$129.00/mo.$122.93/mo.
352nd15.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Loghill Village CDP
381st$129Average residential monthly electricity bill for Loghill Village CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Loghill Village CDP, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Miguel Power AssociationBUNDLED15.86129111,17517,628,700

Electricity Production in Ouray County, Colorado

Power Plants in Ouray County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tri-County Water Hydropower ProjectTri-County Water Conservancy District (100.00%)
Ouray County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 15,324

Ouray County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For the purpose of electricity production, Ouray County's top fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 15,324 megawatt hours of generation in the county. Releasing 16,795,413.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 44th highest out of 64 counties in Colorado for total pollution from electricity consumption. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,445.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2266th ranked county in the nation for CO2 pollution released per capita. Ouray County has one electricity generation plant in the county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Ouray County, Colorado Net Metering

San Miguel Power Association is the only provider we have covering Ouray County. Fortunately for customers they do offer net metering options, making personal solar power installs more economically attractive. Colorado has some of the best regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

The one company in Ouray County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 5.32%. The countrywide average is 2.76%, resulting in Ouray County having a rank of 2148th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ouray County, Colorado

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Ouray County, Colorado?

Ouray County, Colorado has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity company in Ouray County, Colorado by total customer count is San Miguel Power Association.

What electricity companies offer service in Ouray County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1San Miguel Power Association2,074

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-08-01