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  • In 2023, Colorado was the fourth-largest oil-producing state, accounting for almost 4% of U.S. total crude oil output.
  • Colorado was the eighth-largest natural gas-producing state in 2023 and has the eighth-largest natural gas reserves.
  • In 2023, renewable sources of energy accounted for 39% of Colorado’s total in-state electricity net generation, with wind power accounting for 70% 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 32% of Colorado's total in-state generation in 2023, down from 68% in 2010.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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