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

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Ridgway, 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 | 15.86 | 129 | 111,175 | 17,628,700 |
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Ouray, CO Electricity Overview

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Ouray, 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 | 15.86 | 129 | 111,175 | 17,628,700 |
Loghill Village CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Loghill Village CDP, 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 | 15.86 | 129 | 111,175 | 17,628,700 |
Electricity Production in Ouray County, Colorado
Power Plants in Ouray County, Colorado
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Tri-County Water Hydropower ProjectTri-County Water Conservancy District (100.00%) | Ouray County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,324 |
Ouray County, Colorado Details
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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | San Miguel Power Association | 2,074 |