Otero County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Otero County, Colorado Electricity Overview
There was a 10.26% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the preceding year in Otero County.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Otero County's average price is 2.87% below that at 15.66 cents per kilowatt hour.
Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Otero County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Consumers in Otero County face an average of 1.13 outages lasting 123.5 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
Otero County has emissions of 4,480.77 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 4,480.77.
Emitting 83,633,540.24 kilograms of CO2 gases, Otero County has the 1940th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
179,942 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
83,633,540 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,480.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in La Junta
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La Junta Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.72¢ per kWh
- 2.25% lower than last month
- 14.96% higher than April last year
- 6.47% higher than the Colorado average
- 7.02% lower than the US average
- 374th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 122 since April last year
- 17,916th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,001 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,195 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.1¢ per kWh
- 1.14% higher than last month
- 9.69% lower than April last year
- 4.23% higher than the Colorado average
- 6.32% lower than the US average
- 372nd in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 33 since April last year
- 17,167th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 605 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,071 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$73.2 per month
- 14.64% lower than last month
- 6.43% higher than April last year
- 10.42% lower than the Colorado average
- 35.07% lower than the US average
- 186th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,121st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 995 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 751 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$89.25 per month
- 0.41% higher than last month
- 15.42% lower than April last year
- 8.78% lower than the Colorado average
- 34.42% lower than the US average
- 193rd in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,935th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,267 since April last year
La Junta, CO Electricity Overview
La Junta's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.32% below the average national price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the La Junta average is 35.34% lower at $89.25 per month. With an estimated 3,541 total residential customers, La Junta Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in La Junta average 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 207th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 32,628,954.73 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Junta
La Junta residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Junta, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 77.11 | 594,679 | 82,307,683 | |
| La Junta Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.69 | 93 | 20,839.55 | 3,270,213.02 | |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | BUNDLED | 17.03 | 126.58 | 69,068.73 | 11,759,185.27 |
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Rocky Ford, CO Electricity Overview
Rocky Ford's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 13.77% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Rocky Ford average is 44.14% lower at $77.1 per month. With an estimated 75 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Rocky Ford average 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 207th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 17,367,457.92 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rocky Ford, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 77.11 | 594,679 | 82,307,683 |
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Fowler, CO Electricity Overview
Fowler's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 13.77% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Fowler average is 44.14% lower at $77.1 per month. With an estimated 25 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Fowler average 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 207th worst polluting city out of 483 cities in Colorado based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 5,184,248.92 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fowler
Fowler residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fowler, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 77.11 | 594,679 | 82,307,683 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Otero County, Colorado?
By total customer count, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Otero County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Otero County, Colorado?
There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Otero County, Colorado.
What electricity companies offer service in Otero County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Hills Energy | 46,498 |
| 2 | La Junta Utilities | 4,421 |
| 3 | Southeast Colorado Power Association | 1,152 |
| 4 | San Isabel Electric Association | 940 |
