Rio Grande County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Rio Grande County, CO is $107.43
- The average electricity rate in Rio Grande County, CO is 17.07¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Rio Grande County, CO
The average residential electric bill in Rio Grande County, CO is $107.43 per month. Rio Grande County, CO is the 8th most expensive county in Colorado for electricity.
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Rio Grande County had a 8.06% drop over the course of the preceding 12 months.
With total production of 3,817 megawatt hours, Rio Grande County is ranked 44th largest generator of electricity of all 64 counties in the state for total generation.
Rio Grande County is 1707th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 3,817 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.
With 3,817 megawatt produced from solar power and 11,476 residents in Rio Grande County, the county averages 0.33 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 19th in Colorado out of 64 counties.
Rio Grande County averages 0.33 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 39th highest in Colorado.
In Rio Grande County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 7.06% within the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
111,882 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,817 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,817 MWh
Production per Capita
0.33 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
46,393,734 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,042.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monte Vista
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Rates and Production Categories
Monte Vista Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.44¢ per kWh
- 1.47% lower than last month
- 2.56% higher than November last year
- 5.34% lower than the Colorado average
- 15.21% lower than the US average
- 187th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
- 11,291st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 648 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,534 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.89¢ per kWh
- 0.2% higher than last month
- 3.88% higher than November last year
- 0.92% lower than the Colorado average
- 9.72% lower than the US average
- 226th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since November last year
- 14,140th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 182 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 357 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$80.2 per month
- 11.59% higher than last month
- 9.73% higher than November last year
- 16.14% lower than the Colorado average
- 32.17% lower than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since November last year
- 1,991st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 898 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 746 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$90.2 per month
- 0.66% higher than last month
- 6.91% higher than November last year
- 14.63% lower than the Colorado average
- 36.58% lower than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 1,276th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 376 since November last year
Monte Vista, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Monte Vista's residents spend 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.08% less than the average Colorado price of 15.21 cents and 10.44% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Monte Vista deal with 0.97 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 103.86 minutes.
Emitting 17,696,157.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Monte Vista ranks 125th worst out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,185.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Monte Vista has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monte Vista
Monte Vista residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monte Vista, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 15.15 | 90.89 | 9,849,553.14 | 1,492,408,241 |
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Del Norte, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Del Norte's residents spend 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.08% less than the average Colorado price of 15.21 cents and 10.44% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Del Norte deal with 0.97 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 103.86 minutes.
Emitting 6,977,174.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Del Norte ranks 181st worst out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,185.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Del Norte has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Del Norte
Del Norte residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Del Norte, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 15.15 | 90.89 | 9,849,553.14 | 1,492,408,241 |
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South Fork, CO Electricity Overview
On average, South Fork's residents spend 19.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 25.06% more than the average Colorado price of 15.21 cents and 14.39% more than the national average of 16.62. San Luis Valley REC is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in South Fork deal with 0.08 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 101.7 minutes.
Emitting 1,619,776.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, South Fork ranks 312th worst out of 482 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,185.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in South Fork has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Fork
South Fork residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Fork, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley REC | BUNDLED | 18.40 | 119.33 | 70,676 | 13,002,000 |
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Rio Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monte Vista Solar 2 CSG, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Rio Grande County | CO | Solar | 3,817 | 60 | 1 | 1 |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 2249th worst ranked county in the US, Rio Grande County emits 46,393,733.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1895th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 4,042.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to one electricity generation plant. Rio Grande County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
How many power plants are in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
Rio Grande County, Colorado is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 58,819 |
| 2 | San Luis Valley REC | 1,995 |
| 3 | Center, Colorado Electric Utility | 165 |
