Summary of Electricity Activity in Boulder County, CO
Summary of Boulder County, CO Generation
Boulder County, CO is ranked #1,445 out of 2,083 U.S. counties nationwide and #25 out of 46 Colorado counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 86.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 621.8 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Power Plants | 11 |
| Companies on File | 7 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Boulder County, CO
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
38.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#360 /557 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#8 /22 Colorado Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Boulder County, CO
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #25 / 46 | #1445 / 2083 | 86.70 GWh | 621.80 k MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 22 | #360 / 557 | 38.70 GWh | 142.50 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #10 / 14 | #686 / 920 | 25.49 GWh | 396.17 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #12 / 28 | #563 / 1042 | 22.50 GWh | 82.89 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #12 / 13 | #716 / 755 | 11.34 MWh | 241 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Boulder County, CO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Solar | DG Colorado Solar, LLC | 16.0 GWh | 58.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Valmont Combustion Turbine Project | Public Service Co of Colorado | 14.4 GWh | 211.6 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Boulder Canyon Hydro | Boulder City of | 11.2 GWh | 41.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro | Boulder City of | 10.4 GWh | 38.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Betasso Hydro Plant | Boulder City of | 8.5 GWh | 31.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Boulder City Lakewood Hydro | Boulder City of | 8.5 GWh | 31.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Valmont | Public Service Co of Colorado | 8.0 GWh | 114.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Lafayette Horizon Solar CSG LLC | AES Distributed Energy | 3.8 GWh | 13.8 k MMBtu | Solar |
| University of Colorado | University of Colorado | 3.1 GWh | 70.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Jack's Solar Garden | Jack's Solar Garden | 2.2 GWh | 8.2 k MMBtu | Solar |
| City of Boulder WWTP | SunE NLB-2, LLC | 478.8 MWh | 2.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #299 | Adams County | 4.6 TWh | 29 |
| #1354 | Clear Creek County | 123.5 GWh | 3 |
| #1121 | Denver County | 300.5 GWh | 14 |
| #1771 | Douglas County | 14.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1726 | Grand County | 20.0 GWh | 3 |
| #1963 | Jackson County | 2.5 GWh | 1 |
| #1221 | Jefferson County | 213.9 GWh | 9 |
| #505 | Larimer County | 2.0 TWh | 12 |
| #1633 | Summit County | 35.3 GWh | 2 |
| #98 | Weld County | 11.4 TWh | 40 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Boulder County, CO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Boulder, CO | 94.2 GWh | 10 |
| #83 | Lafayette, CO | 3.8 GWh | 1 |
| #96 | Longmont, CO | 2.0 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024