Summit County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Summit County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Summit County averages 1.06 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 25th highest in Colorado out of 64.
Summit County's average residential electricity rate is 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.99% lower than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
In Summit County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 9.76% during the course of the last year.
Summit County generates 11.02% of their needed electricity and must bring in the additional 88.98% from other counties.
Summit County saw a 7.74% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the last 12 months.
Summit County is the 30 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 64 counties in the state, with a population of 31,042 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 33,030.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
299,806 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
33,030 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
33,030 MWh
Production per Capita
1.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
127,259,629 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,099.6 kg
Recent Energy News in Breckenridge
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 1,992 positions to 10,464th, from last year's value of 12,456th
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,000 positions to 12,988th, from last month's value of 10,988th
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,492 positions to 12,988th, from last year's value of 11,496th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 621 positions to 10,464th, from last month's value of 9,843rd
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 46 positions to 235th, from last year's value of 189th
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 38 positions to 199th, from last month's value of 237th
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 8 positions to 199th, from last year's value of 191st
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 1.09% to 14.31 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 14.16 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.57% to 13.97 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.89 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the residential electricity rate decreased by 0.02% to 13.97 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.97 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 0% to 14.31 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.31 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,419 positions to 11,594th, from last year's value of 10,175th
- In Breckenridge, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,212 positions to 8,257th, from last year's value of 7,045th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 445 positions to 11,594th, from last month's value of 11,149th
- In Breckenridge, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 476 positions to 8,257th, from last month's value of 7,781st
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 47 positions to 226th, from last year's value of 179th
- In Breckenridge, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 16 positions to 175th, from last year's value of 159th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 1.65% to 11.72 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.53 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.91% to 10.51 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.71 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.53% to 10.51 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.67 ¢ / kWh
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.15% to 11.72 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.73 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Breckenridge, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 368 positions to 24,908th, from last year's value of 25,276th
- In Breckenridge, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 405 positions to 24,908th, from last month's value of 25,313th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 23 positions to 25,158th, from last year's value of 25,135th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 6 positions to 25,158th, from last month's value of 25,164th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 6 positions to 283rd, from last month's value of 289th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 5 positions to 283rd, from last year's value of 288th
- In Breckenridge, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 9.91% to $115,894.85, from last month's value of $128,636.6
- In Breckenridge, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 7.82% to $115,894.85, from last year's value of $125,731.04
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 2.13% to $127,633.86, from last year's value of $130,415.8
- In Breckenridge, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 287th, from last year's value of 285th
- In Breckenridge, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.64% to $127,633.86, from last month's value of $128,453.54
Breckenridge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
13.97¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 0.02% lower than January last year
- 0.93% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.54% lower than the US average
- 199th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since January last year
- 12,988th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,000 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,492 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
14.31¢ per kWh
- 0% lower than last month
- 1.09% higher than January last year
- 0.96% higher than the Colorado average
- 15.68% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since January last year
- 10,464th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 621 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,992 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$94.75 per month
- 5.53% higher than last month
- 1.18% lower than January last year
- 9.89% lower than the Colorado average
- 37.24% lower than the US average
- 165th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since January last year
- 2,947th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 812 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 771 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$83.84 per month
- 0.11% lower than last month
- 4.77% lower than January last year
- 10.36% lower than the Colorado average
- 36.8% lower than the US average
- 176th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since January last year
- 388th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 75 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 639 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.51¢ per kWh
- 1.53% lower than last month
- 1.91% lower than January last year
- 1.91% lower than the Colorado average
- 21.2% lower than the US average
- 175th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since January last year
- 8,257th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 476 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,212 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
11.72¢ per kWh
- 0.15% lower than last month
- 1.65% higher than January last year
- 3.43% higher than the Colorado average
- 17.26% lower than the US average
- 226th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since January last year
- 11,594th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 445 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,419 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$517.38 per month
- 1.11% lower than last month
- 2.41% lower than January last year
- 1.9% lower than the Colorado average
- 68.25% lower than the US average
- 196th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 32 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since January last year
- 11,684th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,671 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,154 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$551.43 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 1.25% lower than January last year
- 0.82% higher than the Colorado average
- 66.31% lower than the US average
- 228th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since January last year
- 13,083rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 524 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.17¢ per kWh
- 6.16% lower than last month
- 8.76% lower than January last year
- 27.49% lower than the Colorado average
- 27.07% lower than the US average
- 177th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 7,901st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,834 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,393 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.96¢ per kWh
- 0.71% lower than last month
- 2.2% lower than January last year
- 19.25% lower than the Colorado average
- 22.12% lower than the US average
- 189th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since January last year
- 12,735th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 934 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,330 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$115,894.85 per month
- 9.91% lower than last month
- 7.82% lower than January last year
- 58.86% higher than the Colorado average
- 243.78% higher than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 24,908th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 405 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 368 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$127,633.86 per month
- 0.64% lower than last month
- 2.13% lower than January last year
- 58.97% higher than the Colorado average
- 273.07% higher than the US average
- 283rd in the state out of 290 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
- 25,158th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since January last year
Breckenridge, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Breckenridge's citizens spend 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Colorado average rate of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $83.85 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 14.73% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Breckenridge must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 23,432,085.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 117th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Breckenridge
Breckenridge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Breckenridge, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 |
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Silverthorne, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Silverthorne's citizens spend 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Colorado average rate of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $83.85 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 14.73% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Silverthorne must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 20,824,424.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 117th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Silverthorne
Silverthorne residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Silverthorne, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 |
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Frisco, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Frisco's citizens spend 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Colorado average rate of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $83.85 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 14.73% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Frisco must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,600,376.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 117th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frisco
Frisco residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frisco, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.34 | 83.85 | 9,458,867.62 | 1,355,930,643 |
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Electricity Production in Summit County, Colorado
Power Plants in Summit County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green MountainUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Summit County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 24,024 | ||||
Dillon Hydro PlantDenver City & County of (100.00%) | Summit County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9,006 |
Summit County, Colorado Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Summit County, which is the 1111th most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 1549th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 127,259,629.35 kilograms. This total equates to 4,099.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1859th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Summit County's top fuel used for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. They produce 33,030 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Summit County:
- Blue River, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Breckenridge, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Dillon, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Frisco, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Montezuma, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Silverthorne, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Summit County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 71,242 |
| 2 | Mountain Parks Electric | 742 |
| 3 | Core Electric Cooperative | 537 |
| 4 | Yampa Valley Electric Association | 51 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Summit County, Colorado?
The largest electricity provider in Summit County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Summit County, Colorado?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Summit County, Colorado.
How many power plants are located in Summit County, Colorado?
There are 2 power plants in Summit County, Colorado
