WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colorado
January
$476highestFebruary
$303March
$236April
$175May
$161June
$158July
$166August
$166September
$157lowestOctober
$170November
$213December
$253Carbon Emissions
1,298 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,435 kWh
Colorado's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Colorado's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Colorado. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Colorado. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Colorado.
31%
Wind
30%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
9%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,038 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,107
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Colorado can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $200-$300 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50-$100 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1/bulb | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | up to $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
City of Wray has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Holyoke has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Delta Montrose Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Geo-Exchange System | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Morgan County Rural Elec Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-Of-Use - Rate Code 07 | TOU | 4¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential - Rate Code 01 | Fixed | 11¢ |
Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule - General Service Residential (Single phase) | Fixed | 12¢ |
HAXTUN MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER DEPT has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heating Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
City of Center has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Cnty | Fixed |
| Residential | Fixed |
San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Storage Time-of-day | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
City of Julesburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 19: Multi-Unit Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 18: General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 24: General Service 3 Phase | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 17: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Highline Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Pre Pay | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential – Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 13¢ |
Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
High West Energy, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| Farm and Home (<37.5 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | |
| Farm and Home (> 37.5 < 50.0 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
Colorado Springs Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Standard Option | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time of Day (TOD) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
City of Longmont has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Self Generation Rate (RGEN) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Demand Rate | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| Renewable Energy Rate (R) | Fixed | 3¢ |
City of Fountain has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
Town of Lyons has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Low Income | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Small(Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| General Service (Residential): Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
Poudre Valley R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING > 37.5 kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE > 37.5 kW | TOU | 6¢ to 140¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE ≤ 37.5kW | TOU | 6¢ to 72¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING ≤ 37.5kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase > 37.5 kW) | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW ) | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| IP - Irrigation | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
Gunnison County Elec Assn. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
Grand Valley Rrl Pwr Line, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service – Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Electric Vehicle Residential Single-Phase Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 20¢ |
| Sales for Resale, Schedule (60)-SR-1 | Fixed | 9¢ |
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 250¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 543¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 250¢ |
City of Lamar has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Net Metering Customer Generation Less Than 25 KW (Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RATE-RLP RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 12¢ |
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating- TOU | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water & Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling & Water Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential-General Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating & Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
City of Gunnison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (Time of Day) | TOU | 3¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Large | Fixed | 8¢ to 532¢ |
| Residential Services - Small | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service Small and Irrigation Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Services - Time of Use | TOU | 7¢ to 25¢ |
K C Electric Association has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
City of Fort Collins has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Standard TOD | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Utility Co. LP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Other Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL – ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME OF DAY | TOU | 15¢ to 32¢ |
San Miguel Power Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Non-Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| General Service Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| Single Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 2000¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 21¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
| THREE PHASE DEMAND | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| Three Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 2121¢ |
City of Yuma has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
City of Burlington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Delta has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 11¢ |
| 16.05 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE RATE | TOU | 7¢ to 28¢ |
White River Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
La Plata Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 330¢ |
| Residential General Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| EV Time-of-Use - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service Demand - Large Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 800¢ |
City of Loveland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 1253¢ |
| Residential ≤ 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential > 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
Empire Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single-Phase Time Of Use and Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 274¢ |
| Residential Single Phase All energy | Fixed | 11¢ |
Town of Oak Creek has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 101: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
City of Trinidad has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| ELECTRIC WATER HEATER | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
Town of Estes Park has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| RMNP ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING | Fixed | 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BASIC TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 11¢ |
Town of Frederick has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Y-W Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGY | TOU | 8¢ to 263¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 300¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 8¢ to 1280¢ |
City of Fort Morgan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL | Fixed | 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 7¢ to 1022¢ |
Town of Holly has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
City of La Junta has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Town of Fleming has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Residential | Fixed | 1¢ to 9¢ |
Town of Granada has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Service | Fixed |
City of Springfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule B: Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
Southeast Colorado Power Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm & Home/Single Phase - General | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Time of Day ETS | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| Heating and Water Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating (09-DCH) Load Management Rate | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| Residential Service - Space Heating (11-RS) | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service Base Monthly Charge (09-GSBMC) | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
City of Aspen has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 29¢ |
City of Las Animas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
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