Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chaffee County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Chaffee County is ranked as the 2240th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 187,375.32 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Chaffee County pay an average rate of 7.33% more than the national average at 17.30 cents per kilowatt hour.
No electricity production takes place in Chaffee County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
With a population of 19,436 residents, Chaffee County is the 26th most populated county in the state.
Chaffee County has the 25th worst pollution level due to electricity use in Colorado, emitting 87,088,212.6 kilograms of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity provider in Chaffee County by megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
187,375 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
87,088,213 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,480.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salida
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Salida 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
Salida, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Salida home spend, on average, 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.23% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 272nd 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 $138.02, while the Salida average is 39.21% lower at $83.9 per month.
Salida is the 107th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 25,410,437.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 207th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 54,672.02 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salida
Salida residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salida, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Buena Vista, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Buena Vista home spend, on average, 18.18 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 25.46% more than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 470th out of 483 cities in Colorado for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.
Buena Vista is the 145th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 12,810,516.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 207th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 27,562.57 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buena Vista
Buena Vista residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buena Vista, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | BUNDLED | 18.16 | 106.31 | 86,131.02 | 15,639,732.92 |
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Poncha Springs, CO Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Poncha Springs home spend, on average, 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.23% less than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 272nd 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 $138.02, while the Poncha Springs average is 39.21% lower at $83.9 per month.
Poncha Springs is the 213th highest ranked city in Colorado out of 483 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 4,919,883.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 7th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 10,585.41 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Poncha Springs, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
Chaffee County, Colorado has 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Chaffee County, Colorado?
By total customer count, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chaffee County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 37,485 |
| 2 | Sangre de Cristo Electric Association | 4,770 |
