Ouray County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Ouray County, CO is $176.73
- The average electricity rate in Ouray County, CO is 17.20¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ouray County, CO
The average residential electric bill in Ouray County, CO is $176.73 per month. Ouray County, CO is the 60th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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Ouray County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Ouray County produces 16,124 megawatt hours from hydroelectric plants in the past 12 months, which gives them a rank of 14th highest in Colorado out of 64 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
The largest electricity supplier in Ouray County by megawatt hours sold is San Miguel Power Association.
Ouray County saw a 36.87% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the past year.
During the course of the past 12 months, Ouray County has experienced a 36.31% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Ouray County totals $176.73. For comparison, the state average bill is $106.95
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, Ouray County's average price is 3.23% above that at 17.20 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
47,386 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
16,124 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
16,124 MWh
Production per Capita
3.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
13,497,807 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,783.05 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ridgway
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Rates and Production Categories
Ridgway Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.86¢ per kWh
- 5.39% higher than last month
- 7.47% higher than November last year
- 23.59% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.7% higher than the US average
- 404th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since November last year
- 24,689th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,615 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,177 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.33¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 8.73% higher than November last year
- 15.34% higher than the Colorado average
- 5.1% higher than the US average
- 409th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since November last year
- 21,567th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,589 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$149.18 per month
- 19.99% lower than last month
- 34.63% higher than November last year
- 55.99% higher than the Colorado average
- 26.17% higher than the US average
- 433rd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since November last year
- 28,411th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,279 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 14,095 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$178.91 per month
- 1.82% higher than last month
- 33.84% higher than November last year
- 69.32% higher than the Colorado average
- 25.78% higher than the US average
- 441st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 27,755th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 356 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12,923 since November last year
Ridgway, CO Electricity Overview
Ridgway's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 13.53% above the state's average rate of 15.27 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $178.91. This is 21.76% higher than the nationwide average of $146.93.
Ridgway has zero electricity plants. About 4,218.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 166th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. At 4,218.48 kilograms per person and 1,033 residents in the city, the city emits 4,357,686.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ridgway
Ridgway residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ridgway, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.14 | 176.01 | 128,216.06 | 21,982,221.24 |
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Ouray, CO Electricity Overview
Ouray's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 13.53% above the state's average rate of 15.27 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $178.91. This is 21.76% higher than the nationwide average of $146.93.
Ouray has zero electricity plants. About 4,218.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 11th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. At 4,218.48 kilograms per person and 1,009 residents in the city, the city emits 4,256,443.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ouray
Ouray residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ouray, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.14 | 176.01 | 128,216.06 | 21,982,221.24 |
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Loghill Village CDP, CO Electricity Overview
Loghill Village CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 13.53% above the state's average rate of 15.27 cents. Selling an estimated 398.14 megawatt hours, San Miguel Power Association is the largest vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $178.91 per month, while the state average is $106.95. Customers in the city are stuck with a 67.29% higher bill compared to the rest of the state.
Loghill Village CDP has zero electricity plants. About 4,218.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 166th worst polluter in the state out of 482 cities. At 4,218.48 kilograms per person and 601 residents in the city, the city emits 2,535,304.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loghill Village CDP
Loghill Village CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Loghill Village CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.14 | 176.01 | 128,216.06 | 21,982,221.24 |
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Ouray County, Colorado Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Ouray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tri-County Water Hydropower ProjectTri-County Water Conservancy District (100.00%) | Ouray County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 16,124 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Ouray County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup
For the purpose of electricity production, Ouray County's top fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 16,124 megawatt hours of generation in the county. Releasing 13,497,806.93 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 2,783.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2309th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Miguel Power Association | 1,974 |
