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Adams County, Colorado Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Adams County benefit from an average rate that is 12.16% less at 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour.
Adams County generates 94.70% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, giving it a ranking of 4th in Colorado out of 64 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Adams County produces 0.42 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Adams County the 17th highest ranking county out of 64 counties for renewable production per capita in Colorado.
Emitting 2,093,986,362.72 kilograms of CO2 gases, Adams County has the 147th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the United States.
Throughout the previous 12 months, Adams County had a 13.54% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
In Adams County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 6.76% in the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,086,156 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,141,175 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
219,542 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,921,633 MWh
Production per Capita
7.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,093,986,363 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,969.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thornton
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Thornton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.99¢ per kWh
- 3.27% higher than last month
- 9.68% higher than April last year
- 1.47% higher than the Colorado average
- 11.38% lower than the US average
- 245th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 15,829th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,178 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,153 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.37¢ per kWh
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 2.41% higher than April last year
- 0.86% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.9% lower than the US average
- 138th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since April last year
- 14,218th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 308 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 44 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$76.48 per month
- 12.16% lower than last month
- 7.35% higher than April last year
- 6.41% lower than the Colorado average
- 32.16% lower than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 2,378th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 967 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 703 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$92.44 per month
- 0.47% higher than last month
- 4.13% lower than April last year
- 5.51% lower than the Colorado average
- 32.07% lower than the US average
- 199th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 2,141st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 159 since April last year
Thornton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Thornton is around 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.86% below the state's average rate of 14.49 cents, ranking the city at 138th best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Thornton average is 33.03% less at $92.44 per month. Selling an estimated 80,600.33 megawatt hours, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Thornton averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 7th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 642,000,000.67 kilograms, the city ranks 7th worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,381,300.11 megawatt hours of electricity used in Thornton must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thornton
Thornton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thornton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 110.09 | 920,498.9 | 129,264,254 |
Zips with electric coverage in Thornton, Colorado include: 80229, 80233, 80221, 80601, 80602, 80260, 80241, 80023, 80603, 80640
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Commerce City, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Commerce City is around 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.52% below the state's average rate of 14.49 cents, ranking the city at 132nd best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. The city is ranked 11th in the state in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 37,962 megawatt hours produced. There is 1579.05% more electricity used in Commerce City than is generated, forcing the city to purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Commerce City averages 4,464.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 468th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 295,190,915.65 kilograms, the city ranks 19th worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Commerce City has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Other Biomass Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Commerce City
Commerce City residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Commerce City, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 | |
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 110.09 | 920,498.9 | 129,264,254 |
Zips with electric coverage in Commerce City, Colorado include: 80022, 80229, 80601, 80602, 80216, 80603, 80640
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Brighton, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Brighton is around 14.17 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.18% below the state's average rate of 14.49 cents, ranking the city at 130th best for average electricity rate out of 483 cities in Colorado. United Power sells an estimated 78,647.3 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Brighton averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 7th highest in the state out of 483 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 178,760,251.17 kilograms, the city ranks 23rd worst in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 384,613.01 megawatt hours of electricity used in Brighton must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brighton
Brighton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brighton, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Power | BUNDLED | 14.04 | 110.09 | 920,498.9 | 129,264,254 |
Zips with electric coverage in Brighton, Colorado include: 80601, 80602, 80603, 80621, 80640
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Electricity Production in Adams County, Colorado
Power Plants in Adams County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington CDP | CO | Natural Gas | 3,487,363 | 1,374,911,466.46 | 394.26 | |||
Blue Spruce Energy CenterPublic Service Company of Colorado (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Natural Gas | 434,270 | 263,282,492.98 | 606.26 | ||
Pioneer Solar (CO), LLCPioneer Solar (CO), LLC (100.00%) | Adams County | CO | Solar | 181,580 | ||||
Metro Wastewater Reclamation DistrictENGIE Denver Metro LLC (100.00%) | Commerce City | CO | Other Biomass Gas | 37,962 | 16,584,399.14 | 436.87 |
Adams County, Colorado Details
Adams County citizens average 3,969.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Adams County from electricity use is 2,093,986,362.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 147th highest amount in the United States. About 94.43% of electricity in Adams County comes from production using Natural Gas. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Solar makes up 181,580 megawatt hours (4.38%) of electricity generation and Other Biomass Gas makes up 37,962 megawatt hours (0.92%) of total generation in the county. Adams County has the 4th most power plants of any county in the state, with 4 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Adams County:
- Bennett, Colorado:
- Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Brighton, Colorado:
- United Power: 100.00%
- Commerce City, Colorado:
- United Power: 66.29%
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 33.71%
- Federal Heights, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
- Northglenn, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 86.72%
- United Power: 13.28%
- Thornton, Colorado:
- Public Service Company of Colorado: 67.43%
- United Power: 32.57%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Adams County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 41,398 |
| 2 | United Power | 28,501 |
| 3 | Core Electric Cooperative | 13,435 |
| 4 | Morgan County Rural Electric Association | 1,029 |
How many power plants are within Adams County, Colorado?
Adams County, Colorado has 4 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Adams County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, United Power is the largest electricity company in Adams County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Adams County, Colorado?
Adams County, Colorado is home to 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
