WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Boulder

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Boulder

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

Average monthly bill

January

$464highest

February

$304

March

$229

April

$174

May

$159

June

$153lowest

July

$163

August

$162

September

$155

October

$170

November

$263

December

$281

Carbon Emissions

1,445 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,470 kWh

Where does Boulder’s electricity come from?

Boulder's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Boulder's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Boulder. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Boulder. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Boulder.

32%

Wind

25%

Coal

25%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Boulder

The state of solar in Boulder

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

770 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,803

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 Boulder 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 Boulder

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 General Opt-Out Fixed16¢ to 19¢
Residential Energy Time Of UseTOU14¢ to 35¢
Residential General ServiceFixed14¢ to 16¢
Residential DemandFixed6¢ to 2517¢

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