La Plata Electric Association
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About La Plata Electric Association
La Plata Electric Association supplies electricity to 4 cities and is considered an electric cooperative. La Plata Electric Association has an average residential electricity price of 16.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.72% more than the average state price of 14.31 cents. In 2022 they sold 0.02% of their total megawatt hours disposed through wholesale channels to other companies. The electricity sourced by the supplier primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 980,737 megawatt hours on the wholesale market. La Plata Electric Association made $110,374,600 in 2022, $32,900 of which came from electricity sales on the wholesale market and $109,481,000 of which came from sales to retail end-users.
Consumers of the company have an average residential power bill of $108.68. This is 13.81% more than the state average bill of $89.99. Customers of the company are faced with 1.22 electrical outages each year with outages lasting on average 83.63 minutes. Electricity generation is not part of the La Plata Electric Association business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their end users.
La Plata Electric Association is one of 41 electricity providers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage into the grid.
La Plata Electric Association has energy loss of 3.89% of their production due to heat dissipation and other causes. The Colorado average for energy loss is 4.18% and the nationwide average is 2.87%. This leaves La Plata Electric Association with a ranking of 14th best out of 54 suppliers in the state and 593rd best out of 3526 suppliers in the nation.
La Plata Electric Association Rate & Electric Bills
La Plata Electric Association residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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La Plata Electric Association Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:45 Stewart Street
Durango, Colorado 81302
United States of America - CEO:Jessica Matlock
La Plata Electric Association Contact
- Website:www.lpea.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(970) 247-5786
- Contact Page:www.lpea.coop
- Social Media:
La Plata Electric Association Service
- Rates & Plans:www.lpea.coop
- Outage Map:outage.lpea.coop
- Outage Phone:(888) 839-5732
- States Served:
- Colorado
- Counties Served:
- La Plata County
- Archuleta County
- Hinsdale County
- Mineral County
- San Juan County
- Major Cities Served:
- Durango
- Bayfield
- Pagosa Springs
- Ignacio
- Arboles CDP
- Southern Ute CDP
- Marvel CDP
- La Boca CDP
- Piedra CDP
Energy Loss
La Plata Electric Association's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
38,111MWh
593 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of La Plata Electric Association's Power Outages
83.63 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.22 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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La Plata Electric Association Coverage Map
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La Plata Electric Association State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
Colorado | 44,629 | 106,962,970.76 | 11 | 100% |
La Plata Electric Association County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Archuleta County | 13,267 | 1 | 16.54 | $108.66/mo |
Hinsdale County | 858 | 4 | 17.22 | $117.16/mo |
La Plata County | 55,673 | 1 | 16.54 | $108.66/mo |
Mineral County | 794 | 2 | 17.44 | $113.94/mo |
San Juan County | 698 | 2 | 16.08 | $129.04/mo |
Cities La Plata Electric Association Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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La Plata Electric Association FAQ:
How many counties does La Plata Electric Association have customers in in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by La Plata Electric Association including Colorado.
What is the average bundled bill for La Plata Electric Association customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of La Plata Electric Association is $108.68. The Colorado average bundled bill is $89.99 and the United States average is $89.99.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for La Plata Electric Association customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of La Plata Electric Association is 16.56 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of La Plata Electric Association?
La Plata Electric Association's current CEO is Jessica Matlock.
What cities does La Plata Electric Association offer service in?
La Plata Electric Association supplies in 4 cities.
When will La Plata Electric Association power be restored?
La Plata Electric Association's outages last, on average, about 83.63 minutes per each outage.
What is the phone number for La Plata Electric Association?
You can reach La Plata Electric Association by phone via (970) 247-5786.