Rio Blanco County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rio Blanco County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Rio Blanco County citizens are responsible for 3,953.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,121.02.
Rio Blanco County averages 1.15 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 954th highest in the United States.
Rio Blanco County has a population of 6,495 citizens.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Rio Blanco County had a 0.55% rise in the last year.
White River Electric Association is the largest electricity provider in Rio Blanco County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Rio Blanco County is the 1782nd largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 7,469 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
62,616 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,469 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
7,469 MWh
Production per Capita
1.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
25,680,149 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,953.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Meeker
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Meeker Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.19¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 3.91% lower than the Colorado average
- 16.08% lower than the US average
- 77th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 23 since April last year
- 10,913th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 498 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,025 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.94¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 3.79% lower than the Colorado average
- 13.53% lower than the US average
- 101st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 12,772nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 493 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 264 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$78.27 per month
- 10.19% lower than last month
- 4.37% higher than April last year
- 4.23% lower than the Colorado average
- 30.58% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 2,611th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 767 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 86 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$94.44 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.55% lower than April last year
- 3.47% lower than the Colorado average
- 30.6% lower than the US average
- 210th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 2,307th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 132 since April last year
Meeker, CO Electricity Overview
Meeker has an average residential electricity rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.79% less than the average state rate of 14.49 cents and 13.53% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 6 residential customers, White River Electric Association is the largest electricity provider in the city. The Colorado average monthly residential electric bill is $98.58, while the Meeker average is 4.20% below at $94.44 per month. This is the 210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Colorado.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Meeker averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 169th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 11,142,526.75 kilograms, which is the 155th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Colorado. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Meeker
Meeker residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Meeker, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.92 | 94.41 | 20,679.41 | 2,879,509 |
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Rangely, CO Electricity Overview
Rangely has an average residential electricity rate of 9.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 33.91% less than the average state rate of 14.49 cents and 40.60% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 5 residential customers, Moon Lake Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city. The Colorado average monthly residential electric bill is $98.58, while the Rangely average is 19.08% below at $79.76 per month. This is the 36th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Colorado.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Rangely averages 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 169th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 10,689,104.03 kilograms, which is the 157th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Colorado. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rangely
Rangely residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rangely, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 9.32 | 79.76 | 15,683.81 | 1,461,604 |
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Electricity Production in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Power Plants in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bar DCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Rio Blanco County | CO | Solar | 7,435 | ||||
Taylor Draw Hydroelectric FacilityRio Blanco Water Conserv Dist (100.00%) | Rio Blanco County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 34 |
Rio Blanco County, Colorado Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Rio Blanco County averages 3,953.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 50th worst in the state out of 64 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 25,680,149.34 kilograms, the county ranks 41st worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 2 power producing plants, which is 21st highest in the state. When it comes to electricity generation, Rio Blanco County's top fuel type is Solar, accounting for 7,435 megawatt hours, or 99.54% of production in the county.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
There are 2 power plants in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
What electricity companies offer service in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White River Electric Association | 2,709 |
| 2 | Moon Lake Electric | 1,246 |
How many electric companies offer service in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity companies operating in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
By total revenue, White River Electric Association is the largest electricity supplier in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
