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Routt County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Routt County has the 8th largest electricity generation of all 64 counties in the state, producing 2,363,853.98 megawatt hours.
Customers in Routt County are faced with an average of 1.03 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 136.52 minutes.
Routt County has seen a decrease of 12.79% in coal consumption for the production of electricity over the course of the last 12 months.
Routt County has accomplished a reduction of 12.79% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the course of the previous 12 months.
As the 167th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita, Routt County produces 94.94 megawatt hours per person a year.
94.79 megawatt hours of electricity per person are produced using coal in Routt County. This is 2nd most out of 64 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
240,042 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,363,854 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,363,854 MWh
Production per Capita
94.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
240,002,130 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,639.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Steamboat Springs
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Steamboat Springs Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.36¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 3.98% higher than the Colorado average
- 9.19% lower than the US average
- 353rd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 16,610th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 436 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,241 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.09¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 4.11% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.43% lower than the US average
- 371st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 17,144th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 464 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 217 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.91 per month
- 10.18% lower than last month
- 4.38% higher than April last year
- 36.94% higher than the Colorado average
- 0.74% lower than the US average
- 446th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 51 since April last year
- 18,636th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 615 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 754 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$135.02 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.56% lower than April last year
- 38.01% higher than the Colorado average
- 0.78% lower than the US average
- 448th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 15,556th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 225 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,326 since April last year
Steamboat Springs, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Steamboat Springs is about 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Steamboat Springs are faced with 1.39 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 190.43 minutes. Selling an estimated 828.28 megawatt hours, Yampa Valley Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Steamboat Springs average 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 10th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 59,227,782.2 kilograms, which is the 58th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Steamboat Springs have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Electric Association | BUNDLED | 15.07 | 134.99 | 236,394.72 | 35,618,973.45 |
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Hayden, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Hayden is about 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Hayden are faced with 1.39 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 190.43 minutes. Selling an estimated 274.26 megawatt hours, Yampa Valley Electric Association is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Hayden average 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 169th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 9,499,430.54 kilograms, which is the 169th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Hayden have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hayden
Hayden residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hayden, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Electric Association | BUNDLED | 15.07 | 134.99 | 236,394.72 | 35,618,973.45 |
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Oak Creek, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Oak Creek is about 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Oak Creek are faced with 1.39 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 190.43 minutes. Yampa Valley Electric Association sells an estimated 3.6 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.
Emissions in Oak Creek average 4,489.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 169th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,241,299.08 kilograms, which is the 246th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Oak Creek have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak Creek
Oak Creek residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oak Creek, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Electric Association | BUNDLED | 15.07 | 134.99 | 236,394.72 | 35,618,973.45 |
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Electricity Production in Routt County, Colorado
Power Plants in Routt County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routt County | CO | Coal | 2,363,853.99 | 2,363,460,425.21 | 999.83 | 12/2028 |
Routt County, Colorado Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Routt County averages 9,639.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 341st worst in the US out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 240,002,130.24 kilograms, the county ranks 16th highest in the state and 1066th in the nation for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Coal makes up 99.84% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Routt County. Taken together with Natural Gas (0.09%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.07%), these three fuels account for 100.00% of the electricity production in the county. Routt County is home to one electricity generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Routt County:
- Hayden, Colorado:
- Yampa Valley Electric Association: 100.00%
- Oak Creek, Colorado:
- Oak Creek, Colorado Electric Utility: 88.19%
- Yampa Valley Electric Association: 11.81%
- Steamboat Springs, Colorado:
- Yampa Valley Electric Association: 100.00%
- Yampa, Colorado:
- Yampa Valley Electric Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Routt County, Colorado?
Routt County, Colorado has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Routt County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Routt County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is Yampa Valley Electric Association.
What electricity companies offer service in Routt County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yampa Valley Electric Association | 9,852 |
| 2 | Mountain Parks Electric | 188 |
How many electric companies offer service in Routt County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Routt County, Colorado.
