La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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La Plata County, Colorado Electricity Overview
La Plata County is ranked 51st out of 64 for worst polluting county in the state based on emissions per capita. The county emits 4,089.15 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
La Plata County has a population of 55,673 citizens.
La Plata County ranks 11th out of 64 counties in Colorado for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 46,909 of the county's 46,909 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
Residents of La Plata County are paying, on average, 2.60% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 16.54 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, La Plata County had a 10.73% decline during the most recent 12 months.
The largest electricity provider in La Plata County by customer count is La Plata Electric Association.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
536,723 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
46,909 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
46,909 MWh
Production per Capita
0.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
227,655,471 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,089.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Durango
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Durango Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.86¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 14.16% higher than the Colorado average
- 0.3% lower than the US average
- 417th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 20,839th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 825 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,477 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.56¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 14.3% higher than the Colorado average
- 2.73% higher than the US average
- 419th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 22,163rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 236 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 435 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$90.08 per month
- 10.18% lower than last month
- 4.38% higher than April last year
- 10.23% higher than the Colorado average
- 20.1% lower than the US average
- 255th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 6,430th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,229 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 81 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.68 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.56% lower than April last year
- 11.09% higher than the Colorado average
- 20.13% lower than the US average
- 258th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
- 5,739th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,887 since April last year
Durango, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Durango home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 4,456.43 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 84,924,001.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Durango
Durango residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Durango, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.54 | 108.66 | 298,210.68 | 49,330,671.21 |
Zips with electric coverage in Durango, Colorado include: 81301, 81303, 81326
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Bayfield, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Bayfield home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 429 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 12,640,247.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bayfield
Bayfield residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bayfield, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.54 | 108.66 | 298,210.68 | 49,330,671.21 |
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Ignacio, CO Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Ignacio home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the state and the United States average prices of 14.49 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. La Plata Electric Association sells an estimated 132.96 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 5,910,133.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ignacio
Ignacio residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ignacio, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.54 | 108.66 | 298,210.68 | 49,330,671.21 |
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Electricity Production in La Plata County, Colorado
Power Plants in La Plata County, Colorado
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Williams Ignacio Natural Gas PlantWilliams Field Services Co (100.00%) | La Plata County | CO | Waste Heat | 46,909 |
La Plata County, Colorado Details
For every citizen in the county there are 4,089.15 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 227,655,470.83 kilograms. Waste Heat makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in La Plata County. La Plata County is home to one electricity plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within La Plata County, Colorado?
La Plata County, Colorado is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in La Plata County, Colorado?
The largest electricity provider in La Plata County, Colorado by megawatt hours sold is La Plata Electric Association.
Which electricity companies offer service in La Plata County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Plata Electric Association | 20,940 |
