Pitkin County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pitkin County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Emitting 73,781,435.06 kilograms of CO2 gases, Pitkin County has the 27th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 64 counties in the state.
Customers in Pitkin County use 1361.91% of the electricity that the county generates.
Pitkin County has a population of 17,471 citizens.
Pitkin County's ability to produce 12,397 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 445th highest hydroelectric energy generating county out of 3230 counties in the US.
At an average residential rate of 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Pitkin County enjoy a 20.82% discount from the US average.
As the 34th highest producer of electricity of all 64 counties in Colorado, Pitkin County generates 12,397 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
168,836 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,397 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,397 MWh
Production per Capita
0.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
73,781,435 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,223.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Aspen
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Aspen Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
15.15¢ per kWh
- 1.13% higher than last month
- 6.23% higher than March last year
- 1.52% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.97% lower than the US average
- 300th in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since March last year
- 16,636th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,420 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.91¢ per kWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 0.12% higher than March last year
- 1.59% higher than the Colorado average
- 10.14% lower than the US average
- 331st in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since March last year
- 16,432nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 135 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,038 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$145.15 per month
- 3.82% lower than last month
- 2.57% lower than March last year
- 41.66% higher than the Colorado average
- 20.65% higher than the US average
- 452nd in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since March last year
- 26,123rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,672 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,098 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.84 per month
- 0.2% lower than last month
- 4.99% lower than March last year
- 44.96% higher than the Colorado average
- 16.12% higher than the US average
- 453rd in the state out of 467 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 25,737th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,209 since March last year
Aspen, CO Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Aspen home spend, on average, 14.91 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which ranks the city 331st out of 483 cities in Colorado. Aspen Electrical sells an estimated 67,388.2 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The city had a 8.54% drop in CO2 emissions per capita, a praiseworthy effort.
Emissions in Aspen average 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, making them the 66th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution for Aspen from electricity consumption is 31,990,762.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 94th largest amount in Colorado. The city is home to one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aspen
Aspen residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aspen, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Electrical | BUNDLED | 17.62 | 173.36 | 24,020.79 | 4,232,474.05 | |
| Holy Cross Energy | BUNDLED | 12.21 | 140.32 | 658,399.57 | 80,361,599.65 |
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Snowmass Village, CO Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Snowmass Village home spend, on average, 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.41 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $140.32 per month, while the national average is $137.93. Consumers in Snowmass Village have a 1.73% markup compared to the rest of the US. Holy Cross Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Snowmass Village averages 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 14,078,852.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 29,851.44 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Snowmass Village
Snowmass Village residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Snowmass Village, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Energy | BUNDLED | 12.21 | 140.32 | 658,399.57 | 80,361,599.65 |
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Redstone CDP, CO Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Redstone CDP home spend, on average, 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.41 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Redstone CDP is the 377th largest city in the state, with a population of 167. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Holy Cross Energy.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Redstone CDP averages 4,557.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 761,142.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 1,613.85 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redstone CDP
Redstone CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Redstone CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Energy | BUNDLED | 12.21 | 140.32 | 658,399.57 | 80,361,599.65 |
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Electricity Production in Pitkin County, Colorado
Power Plants in Pitkin County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitkin County | CO | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,397 | |||||
Pitkin County Solar | Aspen | CO | Solar | 11,755 |
Pitkin County, Colorado Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Pitkin County averages 4,223.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. A total of 73,781,435.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. This is enough to rank 1998th worst in the United States for total pollution. The county has 2 power producing plants, which is 1114th most in the United States. Pitkin County has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Pitkin County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Cross Energy | 16,732 |
| 2 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 5,394 |
| 3 | Aspen Electrical | 3,217 |
| 4 | Gunnison County Electric Association | 90 |
How many electric companies offer service in Pitkin County, Colorado?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Pitkin County, Colorado.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Pitkin County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Pitkin County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is Holy Cross Energy.
How many power plants are within Pitkin County, Colorado?
Pitkin County, Colorado is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
