WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cottonwood
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cottonwood
January
$110February
$76lowestMarch
$105April
$97May
$101June
$139July
$200highestAugust
$191September
$135October
$85November
$102December
$83Carbon Emissions
864 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
787 kWh
Cottonwood's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Cottonwood's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Cottonwood. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Cottonwood. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Cottonwood.
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.
902 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,947
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cottonwood 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.
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 700¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 325¢ |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
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