Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Chaffee County uses 1879.61% more electricity than it generates.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.07 cents, while residents of Chaffee County pay an average rate of 7.04% more than the national average at 17.20 cents per kilowatt hour.
Chaffee County has emissions of 4,327.5 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Colorado average of 4,557.74.
Chaffee County is 32nd out of 64 counties in Colorado for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.49 megawatt hours per person per year.
As the 1841st largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, Chaffee County generates 9,488 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Chaffee County is the 25th highest pollution level from electricity use in the state, emitting 84,109,363.28 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
187,825 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,488 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,488 MWh
Production per Capita
0.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
84,109,363 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,327.5 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salida
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Salida Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
14.07¢ per kWh
- 0.35% lower than last month
- 3.63% higher than March last year
- 5.73% lower than the Colorado average
- 17.33% lower than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since March last year
- 11,452nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,143 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 420 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.35¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 0.41% higher than March last year
- 2.26% lower than the Colorado average
- 13.55% lower than the US average
- 256th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since March last year
- 14,305th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,401 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$76.81 per month
- 2.28% lower than last month
- 6.86% lower than March last year
- 25.04% lower than the Colorado average
- 36.16% lower than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since March last year
- 1,974th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 68 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 148 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$83.43 per month
- 0.56% lower than last month
- 5.62% lower than March last year
- 22.88% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.22% lower than the US average
- 146th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since March last year
- 1,191st in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 16 since March last year
Salida, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Salida home spend, on average, 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.40% less than Colorado's average price of 14.41 cents, resulting in the city ranking 256th out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.93, while the Salida average is 39.51% lower at $83.43 per month.
Salida is the 107th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 25,846,931.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 66th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 54,803.35 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salida
Salida residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salida, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 83.44 | 9,404,246.79 | 1,352,031,002 |
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Buena Vista, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Buena Vista home spend, on average, 18.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 25.32% more than Colorado's average price of 14.41 cents, resulting in the city ranking 445th out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.
Buena Vista is the 143rd highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 13,030,572.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 66th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 27,628.77 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buena Vista
Buena Vista residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buena Vista, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | BUNDLED | 18.05 | 106.02 | 86,297.95 | 15,579,103.17 |
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Poncha Springs, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Poncha Springs home spend, on average, 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.40% less than Colorado's average price of 14.41 cents, resulting in the city ranking 256th out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.93, while the Poncha Springs average is 39.51% lower at $83.43 per month.
Poncha Springs is the 209th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 5,004,396.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 66th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 10,610.84 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Poncha Springs, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 83.44 | 9,404,246.79 | 1,352,031,002 |
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Electricity Production in Chaffee County, Colorado
Power Plants in Chaffee County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trout Creek SolarAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Chaffee County | CO | Solar | 4,044 | ||||
Oak Leaf Solar XXXIII LLC (Lantz)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chaffee County | CO | Solar | 3,864 | ||||
| Maysville CDP | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,580 | 12/2027 |
Chaffee County, Colorado Details
Chaffee County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 84,109,363.28 kilograms, which is the 1888th largest amount of any county in the US. Additionally, the county ranks 1702nd worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has 3 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 848th most plants within a county in the nation. In Chaffee County, Solar makes up 83.35% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Chaffee County, Colorado?
Chaffee County, Colorado has 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chaffee County, Colorado?
By total customer count, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Chaffee County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What electricity companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 37,474 |
| 2 | Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | 4,765 |
