WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cortez
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cortez
January
$324highestFebruary
$209March
$192April
$143May
$125June
$122lowestJuly
$135August
$125September
$123October
$134November
$215December
$237Carbon Emissions
1,134 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,153 kWh
Cortez's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Cortez's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Cortez. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Cortez. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Cortez.
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
$10,292
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cortez 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.
Empire Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single-Phase Time Of Use and Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 274¢ |
| Residential Single Phase All energy | Fixed | 11¢ |
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