Rio Grande County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Electricity Overview
Within the last year, Rio Grande County had a 10.26% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
The electricity consumed by citizens of Rio Grande County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation plants.
Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest supplier in Rio Grande County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 51,421,296.96 kilograms of CO2 gases, Rio Grande County has the 2294th worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Rio Grande County is the 37th most populous county in the state.
Citizens of Rio Grande County use enough electricity to release 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the Colorado average of 4,480.77.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
110,636 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
51,421,297 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,480.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monte Vista
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Monte Vista 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
Monte Vista, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Monte Vista's residents spend 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 0.23% less than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 10.33% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 457 residential customers, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $83.9 per month, while the Colorado average is $98.58. Customers in the city enjoy a 14.88% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 18,944,688.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Monte Vista ranks 127th worst out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Monte Vista has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monte Vista
Monte Vista residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monte Vista, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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Del Norte, CO Electricity Overview
On average, Del Norte's residents spend 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 0.23% less than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 10.33% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 169 residential customers, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $83.9 per month, while the Colorado average is $98.58. Customers in the city enjoy a 14.88% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 7,469,440.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Del Norte ranks 183rd worst out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Del Norte has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Del Norte
Del Norte residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Del Norte, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Colorado | BUNDLED | 14.46 | 83.88 | 9,409,117.06 | 1,360,767,195 |
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South Fork, CO Electricity Overview
On average, South Fork's residents spend 18.58 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 28.24% more than the average Colorado price of 14.49 cents and 15.26% more than the national average of 16.12. With an estimated 11 residential customers, San Luis Valley REC is the largest provider in the city. South Fork is home to 387 residents, which is the 316th highest population for a city in Colorado.
Emitting 1,734,057.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, South Fork ranks 313th worst out of 483 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in South Fork has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Fork
South Fork residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Fork, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley REC | BUNDLED | 18.01 | 117.3 | 70,370 | 12,676,000 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
By total customer count, Public Service Company of Colorado is the largest electricity supplier in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
How many electric companies offer service in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
Rio Grande County, Colorado is home to 2 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 43,785 |
| 2 | San Luis Valley REC | 2,118 |
