Colorado Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Colorado, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
34
laws and incentives in Colorado related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
654
stations in Colorado with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 6 | 10 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 22 | 24 |
| Electric | 408 | 35 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 78 | 10 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 1 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 1 |
| Propane (LPG) | 53 | 6 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to cut petroleum use in transportation through a national network of nearly 100 coalitions.
Colorado has 3 coalitions:
Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition
Northern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition
Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition
Contact a local coordinator or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Fuel Production
| Gasoline (million gallons/year) | 2,053 |
| Diesel (million gallons/year) | 537 |
| Electricity (thousand MWh/year) | 53,685 |
| Natural Gas (million cubic feet) | 326,721 |
| Conventional Power Plants | 54 |
| Generating Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 13,172 |
| Oil Refineries | 2 |
| Oil Refinery Capacity (bbl/day) | 103,000 |
| Renewable Power Plants | 58 |
| Renewable Power Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 2,478 |
Source: BioFuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Case Studies
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Beat the Heat, Fight the Freeze, and Conquer the Mountains
Propane Rolls on as Reliable Fleet Fuel 
Partnerships Cement Long-Term Success for Northern Colorado Duo
Diversity of Fuels Supports Sustainability in Fort CollinsVideos
Colorado Leads in Alternative Fuel Use and Public Transit Efficiency
Boulder Commits to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Colorado Airport Relies on Natural Gas Fueling Stations
Clean Cities Celebrates 15th AnniversaryRegional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of October 2016
| Fuel | Rocky Mountain Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $2.31/gallon | $2.10/GGE | $2.46/gallon | $2.24/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $2.50/gallon | $2.48/GGE | $3.18/gallon | $3.15/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $1.98/gallon | $2.79/GGE | $1.93/gallon | $2.72/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $1.86/GGE | $1.86/GGE | $2.06/GGE | $2.06/GGE |
| Propane | $2.81/gallon | $3.88/GGE | $2.68/gallon | $3.70/GGE |
| Gasoline | $2.18/gallon | $2.18/GGE | $2.22/gallon | $2.22/GGE |
| Diesel | $2.33/gallon | $2.10/GGE | $2.48/gallon | $2.23/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Rocky Mountain PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Bioenergy Production and Infrastructure
| Ethanol Plants | 4 |
| Total Ethanol Capacity (million gallons/year) | 125.0 |
| Biodiesel Plants | 0.0 |
| Total Biodiesel Capacity (million gallons/year) | 0.0 |
| Biopower Plants | 2 |
| Biopower Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 18.2 |
Source: BioFuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Energy Information Administration, Electricity Net Generation, Open Data API. Learn more about emissions from hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles.
Transportation Projects
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Project Fever, Fostering Electric Vehicle Readiness
- REFUEL COLORADO, A Roadmap to Increase Alternative Fuel Use in Colorado
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
More Resources
- Clean Energy in Colorado
- Colorado Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Colorado State Energy Office
- Colorado State Energy Plan
- Colorado – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Truck Stop Electrification Sites
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory