Electric Rates & Providers in Montrose County, CO

Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Montrose County, Colorado Electricity Overview

Releasing 189,661,960.43 kilograms of CO2 gases, Montrose County has the 19th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the state.

No electricity generation takes place in Montrose County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.

The US average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Montrose County benefit from an average rate that is 3.47% less at 15.56 cents per kilowatt hour.

Montrose County has a population of 42,328 citizens.

The largest electricity company in Montrose County by number of customers is Delta Montrose Electric.

Montrose County has emissions of 4,480.77 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    408,069 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    189,661,960 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,480.77 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Montrose

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Montrose Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

15.33¢ per kWh

  • 0.9% higher than last month
  • 8.9% higher than April last year
  • 3.78% higher than the Colorado average
  • 9.37% lower than the US average
  • 345th in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
  • 16,575th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 242 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,301 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% higher than last month
  • 0.97% higher than April last year
  • 3.91% higher than the Colorado average
  • 6.61% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
  • 17,094th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 472 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 216 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$91.53 per month

  • 10.18% lower than last month
  • 4.38% higher than April last year
  • 12% higher than the Colorado average
  • 18.82% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
  • 6,717th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,397 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 362 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$110.43 per month

  • 0.29% higher than last month
  • 4.56% lower than April last year
  • 12.87% higher than the Colorado average
  • 18.85% lower than the US average
  • 306th in the state out of 479 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
  • 6,085th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,226 since April last year

Montrose, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Montrose, which is 3.91% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 6.61% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 3,289.44 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 90,054,481.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Montrose ranks 40th highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montrose

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.134/kWh$156.47/mo.$83.05/mo.
362nd15.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montrose
306th$110.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montrose Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montrose, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delta Montrose ElectricBUNDLED15.04110.4269,909.3340,590,321.32

Olathe, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Olathe, which is 3.91% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 6.61% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 267.88 megawatt hours a year, Delta Montrose Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 8,396,959.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Olathe ranks 175th highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olathe

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.134/kWh$156.47/mo.$83.05/mo.
362nd15.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Olathe
306th$110.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Olathe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Olathe, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delta Montrose ElectricBUNDLED15.04110.4269,909.3340,590,321.32

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Nucla, CO Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.10 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Nucla, which is 11.11% higher than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents and 0.13% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. San Miguel Power Association has an estimated 3 residential customers, more than any other supplier in the city. Nucla is the 279th largest city in the state, with a population of 578.

Emitting 2,589,884.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Nucla ranks 277th highest out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nucla

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.146/kWh$183.10/mo.$98.63/mo.
408th16.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nucla
424th$129.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nucla Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nucla, Colorado

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
San Miguel Power AssociationBUNDLED16.08129.18109,672.0417,636,640.4

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Montrose County, Colorado Details

Montrose County, Colorado Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Montrose County providing electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Colorado have favorable net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Montrose County is about 6.50% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Montrose County ranks 2583rd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Montrose County, Colorado

Providers In Each City in Montrose County:

  • Montrose, Colorado:
    • Delta Montrose Electric: 100.00%
  • Naturita, Colorado:
    • San Miguel Power Association: 100.00%
  • Nucla, Colorado:
    • San Miguel Power Association: 100.00%
  • Olathe, Colorado:
    • Delta Montrose Electric: 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 supplier in Montrose County, Colorado?

The largest electricity provider in Montrose County, Colorado by total customer count is Delta Montrose Electric.

Which electricity companies offer service in Montrose County, Colorado?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Delta Montrose Electric11,414
2San Miguel Power Association3,801

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

Montrose County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-31