WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Black Hawk

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Black Hawk

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

Average monthly bill

January

$393highest

February

$243

March

$199

April

$150

May

$142

June

$141

July

$152

August

$151

September

$138lowest

October

$150

November

$190

December

$220

Carbon Emissions

1,221 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,242 kWh

Where does Black Hawk’s electricity come from?

Black Hawk's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Black Hawk's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 29%. Natural Gas provides 27% of the energy in Black Hawk. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Black Hawk. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Black Hawk.

31%

Coal

29%

Wind

27%

Natural Gas

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Black Hawk

The state of solar in Black Hawk

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

$11,743

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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk

United Power, Inc

United Power, Inc Rates

United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-UseTOU6¢ to 450¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 400¢
Smart ChoiceTOU5¢ to 731¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU6¢ to 400¢

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