WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Brighton

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The State of Electricity in Brighton

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

Average monthly bill

January

$117

February

$88lowest

March

$121

April

$106

May

$108

June

$171

July

$226highest

August

$221

September

$149

October

$102

November

$113

December

$110

Carbon Emissions

960 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

875 kWh

Where does Brighton’s electricity come from?

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

36%

Natural Gas

29%

Coal

21%

Wind

13%

Solar

2%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Brighton

The state of solar in Brighton

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

$12,531

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Brighton 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 Brighton

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 ServiceFixed10¢ to 250¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU6¢ to 250¢
Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-UseTOU6¢ to 300¢
Smart ChoiceTOU5¢ to 681¢

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