Summit County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Summit County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Summit County is home to 31,042 citizens and its power generation facilities produce 59,970 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 1.93 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Residents of Summit County use roughly 499.02% of the total amount of the electricity that the county produces.
Throughout the last 12 months Summit County has seen a 81.56% increase in hydroelectric power generation.
Over 100.00% of Summit County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuel sources, putting Summit County at 1035th in the country for sustainable electricity generation.
Summit County residents are responsible for 3,589.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the Colorado average emissions per person is 4,489.33.
Summit County generates 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 59,970 megawatt hours each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
299,264 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
59,970 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
59,970 MWh
Production per Capita
1.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
111,431,792 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,589.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Breckenridge
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Breckenridge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.41¢ per kWh
- 2.4% higher than last month
- 9.94% higher than April last year
- 2.45% lower than the Colorado average
- 14.81% lower than the US average
- 212th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 13,226th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,648 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,650 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.46¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 1.48% higher than April last year
- 0.23% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.33% lower than the US average
- 273rd in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since April last year
- 15,098th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 683 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 373 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.77 per month
- 14.37% lower than last month
- 9.36% higher than April last year
- 19.52% lower than the Colorado average
- 41.67% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,340th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 743 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 675 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$83.9 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.67% lower than April last year
- 14.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.34% lower than the US average
- 166th in the state out of 480 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 1,289th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
Breckenridge, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Breckenridge's citizens spend 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Colorado and nationwide average rates of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $98.58, while the Breckenridge average is 14.88% lower at $83.9 per month. This ranks the city 166th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Breckenridge must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 22,832,752.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 436th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Breckenridge
Breckenridge residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Breckenridge, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Silverthorne, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Silverthorne's citizens spend 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Colorado and nationwide average rates of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $98.58, while the Silverthorne average is 14.88% lower at $83.9 per month. This ranks the city 166th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Silverthorne must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 20,291,789.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 169th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Silverthorne
Silverthorne residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Silverthorne, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Frisco, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Frisco's citizens spend 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Colorado and nationwide average rates of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 111.82 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $98.58, while the Frisco average is 14.88% lower at $83.9 per month. This ranks the city 166th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Frisco must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,252,513.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 169th highest in Colorado for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frisco
Frisco residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frisco, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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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 | 47,069 | ||||
Dillon Hydro PlantDenver City & County of (100.00%) | Summit County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,901 |
Summit County, Colorado Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Summit County, which is the 1033rd most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 1671st highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 111,431,792.46 kilograms. This total equates to 3,589.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2194th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Summit County's top fuel used for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. They produce 59,970 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 | 66,806 |
| 2 | Mountain Parks Electric | 839 |
| 3 | Yampa Valley Electric Association | 49 |
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 3 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
