WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Arvada

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Arvada

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Arvada

Average monthly bill

January

$120

February

$85lowest

March

$120

April

$105

May

$108

June

$145

July

$209highest

August

$208

September

$142

October

$91

November

$107

December

$115

Carbon Emissions

915 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

834 kWh

Where does Arvada’s electricity come from?

Arvada's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Arvada's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 21% of the energy in Arvada. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Arvada. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Arvada.

36%

Natural Gas

29%

Coal

21%

Wind

13%

Solar

2%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Arvada

The state of solar in Arvada

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

934 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,512

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Arvada 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.

Utilities in Arvada

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Xcel Energy - Colorado Rates

Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential DemandFixed6¢ to 2267¢
Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR)Fixed
Residential ServiceFixed13¢ to 15¢
Residential Energy Time Of Use (Schedule RE-TOU)TOU10¢ to 28¢
Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR)Fixed53¢

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