Holy Cross Energy: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Holy Cross Energy

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About Holy Cross Energy

Holy Cross Energy is an electricity cooperative. The largest county served by Holy Cross Energy is Garfield County, but the company also provides electricity in 3 counties in Colorado. Presently, 60,174 customers are provided electricity by the company. These customers are a mix of 49,312 residential accounts, 10,842 commercial customer accounts and 20 industrial customers. The average residential electricity price for Holy Cross Energy is about 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.88% lower than the average state rate of 14.16 cents and 22.91% lower than the nationwide average of 15.64. They had sales of 1,273,153 megawatt hours in 2022 sold to end users. During the same timeframe, Holy Cross Energy produced 326,730 megawatt hours and obtained 1,313,229 megawatt hours through the wholesale electricity market. In 2022, the provider earned 96.11% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 4.36% from sales to wholesale customers.

Customers of the provider pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $140.32. This is 38.17% higher than the Colorado average of $89.67. Of the 3517 electricity companies in the United States that we track, Holy Cross Energy is the 174th largest generator of megawatt hours from solar power, with 3,211 megawatt hours generated. The company's generating facilities have output of 5,158.4 megawatt hours from natural gas as the fuel source. This amount ranks them as the 10th highest provider in Colorado out of 55 suppliers for total natural gas production. Holy Cross Energy is the 325th largest supplier out of 3517 electricity companies in the US based on total megawatt hours sold.

Holy Cross Energy Net Metering

Holy Cross Energy gives their customers the ability to take advantage of net metering options. Net metering allows residents to sell megawatt hours back to their company, which makes the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources more financially viable.

Energy Loss

All companies who transmit electricity suffer from some energy loss via heat depletion or other factors. Holy Cross Energy is no different, as they average an annual loss of roughly 3.67% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them being given a rank of 537th best out of 3517 companies who report energy loss in the nation and 13th best out of 55 in the state.

Holy Cross Energy Rate & Electric Bills

Holy Cross Energy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.121/kWh$0.111/kWh$266.38/mo.$118.88/mo.
1026th12.05¢Holy Cross Energy's Average residential price per kWh
2037th$140.32Average monthly electricity bill for Holy Cross Energy's residential customers

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Holy Cross Energy Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:3799 Highway 82
    Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
    United States of America
  • CEO:Bryan Hannegan

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Quick Facts About Holy Cross Energy

Holy Cross Energy is the 12th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources in Colorado.

With generation of 275,151.95 megawatt hours, Holy Cross Energy is the 313th largest total generator of all providers in the nation.

Roughly 96.96% of Holy Cross Energy's total electricity comes from the use of coal.

Holy Cross Energy generates 3,211 megawatt hours (or 1.17% of their total production) from the use of renewable fuel sources in their production facilities.

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Energy Loss

Holy Cross Energy's energy loss due to business operations.

-3.67%

Total Energy Loss

60,179MWh

537 National Rank

Holy Cross Energy Energy Makeup

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Holy Cross Energy State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Colorado60,174142,687,5009100%

Holy Cross Energy County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Eagle County55,693313.01$133.72/mo
Garfield County61,221513.81$101.59/mo
Pitkin County17,471412.58$135.54/mo

Power Plants Owned by Holy Cross Energy

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Pueblo CO Coal 6,746,997.036,441,063,496.17954.66
Sunnyside Ranch Community Solar ArrayHoly Cross Energy (100.00%)
Garfield County CO Solar 3,211

Holy Cross Energy Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
96.96%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.87%
SOLAR
Solar
1.17%

Cities Holy Cross Energy Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Holy Cross Energy FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Holy Cross Energy customers each month?

Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Holy Cross Energy is $140.32. The state average bundled bill is $89.67 and the national average is $89.67.

Who is the CEO of Holy Cross Energy?

The CEO of Holy Cross Energy is Bryan Hannegan.

What is the phone number for Holy Cross Energy?

The Holy Cross Energy phone number is (970) 945-5491.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Holy Cross Energy customers?

Customers of Holy Cross Energy, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Holy Cross Energy?

There are 2 power plants associated with or owned by Holy Cross Energy.

What percentage of Holy Cross Energy's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?

Holy Cross Energy generates 98.83% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

How many counties does Holy Cross Energy sell electricity to?

There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Holy Cross Energy including Colorado.

What percentage of Holy Cross Energy's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?

Holy Cross Energy produces 1.17% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.

What cities does Holy Cross Energy supply electricity to?

Holy Cross Energy provides electricity to 11 cities in the United States including Colorado.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06