La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Overview
La Plata County released 225,362,574.42 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 1096th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.
The county is the 28th highest generator of electricity of all 64 counties in Colorado, producing 60,175 megawatt hours.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, La Plata County's average price is 2.33% above that at 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the production of 76.50% of the megawatt hours produced in La Plata County, ranking it 12th in the state out of 64 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
La Plata County produces 0.25 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes La Plata County the 37th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Colorado out of 64 counties.
The largest provider in La Plata County by megawatt hours sold is La Plata Electric Association.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
538,012 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,175 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
14,139 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
46,036 MWh
Production per Capita
1.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
225,362,574 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,047.97 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Durango
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Durango Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
16.71¢ per kWh
- 1.13% higher than last month
- 6.23% higher than March last year
- 11.96% higher than the Colorado average
- 1.81% lower than the US average
- 409th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since March last year
- 21,675th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,579 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.45¢ per kWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 0.12% higher than March last year
- 12.03% higher than the Colorado average
- 0.9% lower than the US average
- 410th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since March last year
- 21,883rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 80 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,064 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$100.29 per month
- 3.83% lower than last month
- 2.59% lower than March last year
- 2.13% lower than the Colorado average
- 16.65% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since March last year
- 7,597th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,458 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,376 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.37 per month
- 0.2% lower than last month
- 4.98% lower than March last year
- 0.17% higher than the Colorado average
- 19.76% lower than the US average
- 245th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since March last year
- 5,606th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 61 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,197 since March last year
Durango, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Durango home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.41 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 4,470.57 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 86,382,806.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Durango
Durango residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Durango, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 108.37 | 298,788.65 | 49,139,433.54 |
Zips with electric coverage in Durango, Colorado include: 81301, 81303, 81326
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Bayfield, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Bayfield home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.41 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 430.36 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 12,857,378.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bayfield
Bayfield residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bayfield, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 108.37 | 298,788.65 | 49,139,433.54 |
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Ignacio, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Ignacio home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.41 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 133.38 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 6,011,656.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ignacio
Ignacio residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ignacio, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 108.37 | 298,788.65 | 49,139,433.54 |
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Electricity Production in La Plata County, Colorado
Power Plants in La Plata County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantWilliams Field Services Co (100.00%) | La Plata County | CO | Waste Heat | 46,036 | ||||
Vallecito HydroelectricPtarmigan Res & Engy Inc (100.00%) | La Plata County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 14,319 | ||||
| La Plata County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | -180 |
La Plata County, Colorado Details
For every citizen in the county there are 4,047.97 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 225,362,574.42 kilograms. Waste Heat makes up 76.50% of the fuel used for electricity generation in La Plata County. La Plata County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is 20th highest in Colorado.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within La Plata County, Colorado?
La Plata County, Colorado is home to 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in La Plata County, Colorado?
The largest electricity provider in La Plata County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is La Plata Electric Association.
Which electricity companies offer service in La Plata County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Plata Electric Association | 20,914 |
