Summary of Electricity Activity in Gunnison County, CO
Summary of Gunnison County, CO Generation
Gunnison County, CO is ranked #1,323 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #22 out of 48 Colorado counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 198.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 698.7 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Gunnison County, CO
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
198.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#172 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#3 /20 Colorado Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Gunnison County, CO
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Gunnison County, CO
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #22 / 48 | #1323 / 2193 | 198.01 GWh | 698.73 k MMBtu |
| Water | #3 / 20 | #172 / 536 | 198.01 GWh | 698.73 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Gunnison County, CO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mesa | U S Bureau of Reclamation | 198.0 GWh | 698.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| 3 MW LLC | 3 MW LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1962 | Chaffee County | 7.3 GWh | 3 |
| #1390 | Delta County | 159.5 GWh | 2 |
| #1719 | Eagle County | 35.0 GWh | 3 |
| #1404 | Garfield County | 150.6 GWh | 13 |
| - | Lake County | -19.9 GWh | 2 |
| #986 | Montrose County | 490.4 GWh | 10 |
| #1895 | Ouray County | 12.0 GWh | 1 |
| #1799 | Park County | 21.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1929 | Pitkin County | 9.3 GWh | 2 |
| #2003 | Saguache County | 5.1 GWh | 2 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Gunnison County, CO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Gunnison, CO | 198.0 GWh | 1 |