Profile Overview
U.S Energy Atlas with total energy layers
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Quick Facts
- In 2022, Colorado was the fifth-largest crude oil-producing state, with 82% of production coming from Weld County.
- Colorado was the eighth-largest natural gas-producing state in 2022 and has the eighth-largest natural gas reserves.
- Since 2010, Colorado's total renewable electricity net generation has more than quadrupled and accounted for 37% of the state's total generation in 2022. Wind power accounted for almost four-fifths of the state's renewable electricity in 2022.
- 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.
- As of April 2023, Colorado had more than 4,000 public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging ports, the seventh-highest among the states. Colorado is aiming to increase the share of EV sales to at least 70% of new vehicle sales by 2030.
Last Updated: May 18, 2023