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Lake County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lake County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Lake County's average residential electricity rate is 15.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.82% below the US average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lake County is the 1548th highest polluting county in the US based on pollution per capita. The county emits 4,480.77 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Lake County has the 2510th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the United States, releasing 33,233,858.45 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Lake County has experienced a 64.80% drop during the previous 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Lake County averages -2.64 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 878th highest in the country.

Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity company in Lake County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    71,505 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    33,233,858 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,480.77 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)

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Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 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

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)'s residential electricity rate is 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.23% lower than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 10.33% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Colorado average monthly residential power bill is $98.58, while the Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) average is 14.88% less at $83.9 per month. This is the 165th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Colorado.

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 207th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. Total emissions in the city are 34,210,665.94 kilograms, which is the 91st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 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 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County)
165th$83.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), 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

Leadville, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Leadville's residential electricity rate is 18.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.46% higher than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 12.76% higher than the US average of 16.12. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.

Leadville has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 7th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. Total emissions in the city are 11,753,055.24 kilograms, which is the 151st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leadville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.190/kWh$0.164/kWh$150.67/mo.$81.24/mo.
470th18.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leadville
246th$106.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leadville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leadville, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sangre de Cristo Electric AssociationBUNDLED18.16106.3186,131.0215,639,732.92

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Leadville North CDP, CO Electricity Overview

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On average, Leadville North CDP's residential electricity rate is 17.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.00% higher than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 9.65% higher than the US average of 16.12. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Public Service Company of Colorado.

Leadville North CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 207th worst polluter in the state out of 483 cities. Total emissions in the city are 8,728,536.64 kilograms, which is the 174th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leadville North CDP

Leadville North CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.185/kWh$0.155/kWh$147.11/mo.$77.42/mo.
455th17.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leadville North CDP
229th$103.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leadville North CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leadville North CDP, 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
Sangre de Cristo Electric AssociationBUNDLED18.16106.3186,131.0215,639,732.92

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Electricity Production in Lake County, Colorado

Power Plants in Lake County, Colorado

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lake County CO Conventional Hydroelectric -19,617

Lake County, Colorado Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lake County has one power plant. The county has the 2510th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all counties in the nation, emitting 33,233,858.45 kilograms each year. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 26th ranked county in the state and 1548th nationally for CO2 emissions released per capita.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
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100.00%

Lake County, Colorado Net Metering

Of the 2 electric suppliers in Lake County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Lake County has an average of 7.24% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 4.18%, resulting in a rank of 2699th best in the country and a state rank of 45th best out of 3230 and 64 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Public Service Company of Colorado46,393
2Sangre de Cristo Electric Association700

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lake County, Colorado?

The largest electricity provider in Lake County, Colorado by total customer count is Public Service Company of Colorado.

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

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Lake County, Colorado.

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

There is one active electricity plant located in Lake County, Colorado

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-29