Denver County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Denver County, Colorado Electricity Overview
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity generation in Denver County has been curtailed by 29.23% during the course of the last year.
The 185,957 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel types places Denver County at 9th out of 64 counties in the state in non-renewable power production.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Denver County is $83.88, compared to the US average of $138.02. Denver County citizens enjoy a 39.22% lower average expense each month compared to their fellow Americans.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Denver County enjoy an average rate that is 10.30% below that at 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
The use of natural gas in Denver County yields a total of 185,957 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 6th out of 64 counties in Colorado.
During the most recent 12 months, Denver County saw a 9.99% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,876,200 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
185,957 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
185,957 MWh
Production per Capita
0.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,199,691,323 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,486.06 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Denver
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Rates and Production Categories
Denver 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
$83.9 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.67% lower than April last year
- 14.24% lower than the Colorado average
- 38.34% lower than the US average
- 165th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 1,275th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
Denver, CO Electricity Overview
Denver has an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, luckily for their citizens, 0.23% less than Colorado's average rate of 14.49 cents, ranking the city at 272nd out of 483 cities in the state for best average electricity price. There is 3597.74% more electricity used in Denver than is generated, forcing the city to purchase electricity from nearby cities and counties. Facilities in the city produce, on average, 0.26 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable energy sources.
As the worst ranked city out of 483 cities in Colorado, Denver emits 3,199,691,322.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 6th worst in Colorado for emissions per capita. The city is home to one power plant. Denver's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Denver
Denver residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Denver, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 1,809 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
Zips with electric coverage in Denver, Colorado include: 80219, 80012, 80123, 80239, 80221, 80014, 80210, 80220, 80249, 80211, 80227 and 30 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Denver County, Colorado
Power Plants in Denver County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arapahoe Combustion Turbine ProjectSWG Arapahoe, LLC (100.00%) | Denver | CO | Natural Gas | 185,957 | 90,203,379.56 | 485.08 |
Denver County, Colorado Details
Denver County is the 2nd highest ranked county in the state out of 64 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 3,199,691,322.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Additionally, the county ranks 8th highest in Colorado for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. There is one power producing plant in the county. In Denver County, Natural Gas is 100.00% of the fuel sources used in electricity production.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Denver County, Colorado?
The largest electricity company in Denver County, Colorado by total customer count is Public Service Company of Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Denver County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 27,419 |
How many power plants are located within Denver County, Colorado?
There is one electricity plant in Denver County, Colorado
