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Alamosa County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Alamosa County is 7th in Colorado out of 64 counties in solar power production, with 73,056 megawatt hours produced from solar.
Averaging generation of 4.46 megawatt hours per resident a year, Alamosa County is 848th out of 3230 counties in the nation in production per capita.
Alamosa County is the 22nd largest generator of electricity in the state out of 64 counties, producing 73,056 megawatt hours.
Alamosa County emits 2,407.44 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.
Residents of Alamosa County are paying, on average, 4.59% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average price, at 16.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest electricity provider in Alamosa County by total customers is Public Service Company of Colorado.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
157,885 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
73,056 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
73,056 MWh
Production per Capita
4.46 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
39,426,610 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,407.44 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alamosa
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Alamosa Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.41¢ per kWh
- 2.4% higher than last month
- 9.94% higher than April last year
- 2.45% lower than the Colorado average
- 14.81% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 13,251st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,680 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,717 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.46¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 1.48% higher than April last year
- 0.23% lower than the Colorado average
- 10.33% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since April last year
- 15,085th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 686 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 392 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$65.77 per month
- 14.37% lower than last month
- 9.36% higher than April last year
- 19.52% lower than the Colorado average
- 41.67% lower than the US average
- 160th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,330th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 733 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 670 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$83.9 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.67% lower than April last year
- 14.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.34% lower than the US average
- 165th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 1,275th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
Alamosa, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Alamosa average is 39.21% lower at $83.9 per month.
Releasing 43,481,375.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa is the 73rd highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alamosa has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa
Alamosa residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Alamosa East CDP, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alamosa East CDP is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Alamosa East CDP average is 39.21% lower at $83.9 per month.
Releasing 6,201,383.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alamosa East CDP is the 195th highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alamosa East CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alamosa East CDP
Alamosa East CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alamosa East CDP, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Hooper, CO Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hooper is approximately 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the state's average rate of 14.49 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $83.9. This is 14.88% below the Colorado average of $98.58.
Releasing 725,884.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hooper is the 380th highest out of 483 cities in Colorado for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Hooper has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hooper
Hooper residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hooper, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Electricity Production in Alamosa County, Colorado
Power Plants in Alamosa County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Luis Valley Solar RanchAvangrid (100.00%) | Alamosa County | CO | Solar | 73,056 |
Alamosa County, Colorado Details
As the 34th worst ranked county out of 64 counties in the state, Alamosa County releases 39,426,609.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county also ranks 2530th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 2,407.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. Electricity facilities in the county mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Alamosa County has one power plant in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Alamosa County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Alamosa County, Colorado by total customer count is Public Service Company of Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Alamosa County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 32,490 |
| 2 | San Luis Valley REC | 1,657 |
How many electric companies offer service in Alamosa County, Colorado?
Alamosa County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Alamosa County, Colorado?
Alamosa County, Colorado has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
