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- In 2024, Colorado was the fourth-largest oil-producing state, accounting for about 4% of U.S. total crude oil output.
- Colorado was the eighth-largest natural gas-producing state in 2024 and has the eighth-largest natural gas reserves.
- In 2024, renewable sources of energy accounted for 43% of Colorado’s total in-state electricity net generation, with wind power accounting for 67% of renewable generation.
- Colorado ranks among the top 10 states in total energy production, and its per capita total energy consumption is lower than two-thirds of the states.
- Coal-fired power plants accounted for 27% of Colorado's total in-state generation in 2024, down from 60% a decade ago.
Last Updated: July 17, 2025