WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Basalt
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Basalt
January
$605highestFebruary
$408March
$407April
$270May
$213June
$152lowestJuly
$157August
$157September
$153October
$174November
$393December
$437Carbon Emissions
1,921 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,953 kWh
Basalt's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Basalt's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Basalt. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Basalt. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Basalt.
31%
Coal
29%
Natural Gas
28%
Wind
8%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,703
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Basalt 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.
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 Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
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