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Clear Creek County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Clear Creek County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Clear Creek County is ranked 318th out of 3230 counties in the country for renewable electricity production per capita, at 12.91 megawatt hours per person per year.

Clear Creek County ranks 46th county out of 3230 counties in the United States in hydroelectric power generation, generating 121,704 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.

With 9,427 citizens within its borders and 121,704 megawatt hours produced a year, Clear Creek County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 12.91 megawatt hours. This is the 644th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.

Clear Creek County citizens are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making them the 58th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Clear Creek County has the 19th highest electricity generation in the state out of 64 counties, producing 121,704 megawatt hours.

At an average residential price of 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Clear Creek County enjoy a 10.23% discount from the US average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    90,882 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    121,704 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    121,704 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.91 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Idaho Springs

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Idaho Springs 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

Idaho Springs, CO Electricity Overview

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Idaho Springs' citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 272nd out of 483 cities in the state. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $83.9 per month.

Idaho Springs emits 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 207th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Idaho Springs from electricity consumption is 9,158,690.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 173rd highest in Colorado. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.099/kWh$124.26/mo.$51.72/mo.
272nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Idaho Springs
165th$83.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Idaho Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Idaho Springs, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.4683.889,409,117.061,360,767,195

Georgetown, CO Electricity Overview

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Georgetown's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 272nd out of 483 cities in the state. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $83.9 per month.

Georgetown emits 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Georgetown from electricity consumption is 4,919,883.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 213th highest in Colorado. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Georgetown

Georgetown residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.099/kWh$124.26/mo.$51.72/mo.
272nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Georgetown
165th$83.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Georgetown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Georgetown, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.4683.889,409,117.061,360,767,195

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Floyd Hill CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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Floyd Hill CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.40% higher than the state's average price of 14.49 cents and 9.76% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Floyd Hill CDP is home to 938 residents, which is the 232nd highest population for a city in Colorado.

Floyd Hill CDP emits 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Floyd Hill CDP from electricity consumption is 4,202,960.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 231st highest in Colorado. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Floyd Hill CDP

Floyd Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.125/kWh$153.60/mo.$91.34/mo.
283rd14.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Floyd Hill CDP
313th$115.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Floyd Hill CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Floyd Hill CDP, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Core Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.53122.011,641,053238,433,000
Public Service Company of ColoradoBUNDLED14.4683.889,409,117.061,360,767,195

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Electricity Production in Clear Creek County, Colorado

Power Plants in Clear Creek County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Clear Creek County CO Conventional Hydroelectric 121,704

Clear Creek County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Clear Creek County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2929th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 2929th highest for total pollution in the US. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Clear Creek County's primary fuel utilized for electricity generation is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 121,704 megawatt hours from this fuel source.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Clear Creek County, Colorado Net Metering

Clear Creek County has 2 out of 2 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of Colorado have favorable net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

Clear Creek County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 5.86% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 4.18%, resulting in a rank of 2363rd best in the US and a state rank of 27th best out of 3230 and 64 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Clear Creek County, Colorado

Providers In Each City in Clear Creek County:

  • Empire, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Georgetown, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Idaho Springs, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%
  • Silver Plume, Colorado:
    • Public Service Company of Colorado: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

By total revenue, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Clear Creek County, Colorado.

Which electricity companies offer service in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado50,155
2Core Electric Cooperative2,144

How many power plants are located in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

There is one power plant in Clear Creek County, Colorado

How many electric companies offer service in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-20