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Elbert County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Elbert County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has dropped by 5.04% in the previous year in Elbert County.

Of all of the US counties, Elbert County is 36th in megawatt hours produced from wind power.

Over 100.00% of Elbert County's electricity production comes from renewable fuels, putting Elbert County at 64th in the nation for total sustainable electricity generation.

Elbert County ranks 4th highest county out of 64 counties in the state for electricity per citizen produced from wind turbines. Producing 2,099,264 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 25,897, this averages out to 81.06 megawatt hours per person per year from wind turbines.

Elbert County produces 81.06 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Elbert County the 127th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the United States.

Elbert County consumes 11.89% of the electricity that their generating plants produce.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    249,663 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,099,264 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,099,264 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    81.06 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ponderosa Park CDP

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Ponderosa Park CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

15.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.55% higher than last month
  • 4.19% higher than April last year
  • 1.83% higher than the Colorado average
  • 11.07% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 98 since April last year
  • 15,914th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 379 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.35% higher than last month
  • 0.05% higher than April last year
  • 0.53% higher than the Colorado average
  • 9.64% lower than the US average
  • 319th in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
  • 15,828th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 512 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 475 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$104.85 per month

  • 15% lower than last month
  • 5.89% lower than April last year
  • 28.3% higher than the Colorado average
  • 7% lower than the US average
  • 372nd in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 58 since April last year
  • 12,803rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,156 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,238 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$122 per month

  • 0.45% lower than last month
  • 5.67% lower than April last year
  • 24.71% higher than the Colorado average
  • 10.34% lower than the US average
  • 361st in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
  • 10,767th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 318 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,808 since April last year

Ponderosa Park CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Ponderosa Park CDP, which is 0.53% more than Colorado's average rate of 14.49 cents and 9.64% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 7,609.16 megawatt hours, Core Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Ponderosa Park CDP averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 15,234,612.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 135th worst in Colorado for total pollution. The electricity used in Ponderosa Park CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ponderosa Park CDP

Ponderosa Park CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.127/kWh$160.10/mo.$99.31/mo.
319th14.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ponderosa Park CDP
361st$122Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ponderosa Park CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ponderosa Park 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

Elizabeth, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Elizabeth, which is 0.53% more than Colorado's average rate of 14.49 cents and 9.64% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 1,043.18 megawatt hours, Core Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elizabeth averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 8,029,536.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 179th worst in Colorado for total pollution. The electricity used in Elizabeth has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elizabeth

Elizabeth residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.127/kWh$160.10/mo.$99.31/mo.
319th14.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elizabeth
361st$122Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elizabeth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elizabeth, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Core Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.53122.011,641,053238,433,000

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Kiowa, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Kiowa, which is 0.53% more than Colorado's average rate of 14.49 cents and 9.64% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Core Electric Cooperative has an estimated 32 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the city. Kiowa is home to 648 citizens, which is the 261st highest population for a city in Colorado.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Kiowa averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 2,903,537.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 259th worst in Colorado for total pollution. The electricity used in Kiowa has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kiowa

Kiowa residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.127/kWh$160.10/mo.$99.31/mo.
319th14.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kiowa
361st$122Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kiowa Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kiowa, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Core Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.53122.011,641,053238,433,000

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Electricity Production in Elbert County, Colorado

Power Plants in Elbert County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Elbert County CO Wind 2,099,264

Elbert County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Elbert County averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2929th worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. Wind is the primary fuel in Elbert County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Elbert County is home to one power plant.

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Elbert County, Colorado Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Elbert County providing electricity. Of those 2, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Colorado has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

Elbert County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.91% of their energy lost per year. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Elbert County is ranked as the 805th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Elbert County, Colorado

Providers In Each City in Elbert County:

  • Elizabeth, Colorado:
    • Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Kiowa, Colorado:
    • Core Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Simla, Colorado:
    • Mountain View Electric Association: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Elbert County, Colorado?

Elbert County, Colorado has 2 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Elbert County, Colorado?

There is one active electricity plant in Elbert County, Colorado

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Elbert County, Colorado?

The largest electricity supplier in Elbert County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is Mountain View Electric Association.

Which electricity companies offer service in Elbert County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mountain View Electric Association17,153
2Core Electric Cooperative14,503

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-23