Summary of Electricity Activity in La Plata County, CO
Summary of La Plata County, CO Generation
La Plata County, CO is ranked #1,557 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #29 out of 47 Colorado counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 74.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 272.2 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in La Plata County, CO
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Annual Net Generation From waste heat power
46.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of waste heat Net Electricity Generation
#14 /24 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of waste heat Net Electricity Generation
#1 /2 Colorado Counties
Monthly Net Generation for La Plata County, CO
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for La Plata County, CO
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #29 / 47 | #1557 / 2165 | 74.68 GWh | 272.16 k MMBtu |
| Waste Heat | #1 / 2 | #14 / 24 | 46.64 GWh | 173.20 k MMBtu |
| Water | #10 / 20 | #395 / 538 | 23.46 GWh | 83.31 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #25 / 32 | #1014 / 1247 | 4.59 GWh | 15.65 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in La Plata County, CO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Ignacio Natural Gas Plant | Harvest Midstream Co | 46.6 GWh | 173.2 k MMBtu | Waste Heat |
| Vallecito Hydroelectric | Ptarmigan Res & Engy Inc | 19.1 GWh | 65.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| LPEA Sunnyside Solar 1 Facility | La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 4.6 GWh | 15.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Tacoma | Public Service Co of Colorado | 4.3 GWh | 18.0 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1943 | Conejos County | 7.2 GWh | 2 |
| #1556 | Delta County | 75.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1241 | Gunnison County | 246.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1619 | Montezuma County | 56.7 GWh | 9 |
| #941 | Montrose County | 549.6 GWh | 10 |
| #1819 | Ouray County | 16.5 GWh | 1 |
| #1067 | Rio Arriba County | 414.7 GWh | 8 |
| #2038 | Rio Grande County | 3.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1975 | Saguache County | 5.1 GWh | 2 |
| #123 | San Juan County | 9.2 TWh | 14 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in La Plata County, CO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #58 | Bayfield, CO | 19.1 GWh | 1 |
| #47 | Durango, CO | 55.5 GWh | 3 |