WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Crestone
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Crestone
January
$491highestFebruary
$271March
$260April
$167May
$144June
$132lowestJuly
$137August
$138September
$138October
$151November
$327December
$395Carbon Emissions
1,498 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,524 kWh
Crestone's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Crestone's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Crestone. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Crestone. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Crestone.
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
$10,302
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Crestone 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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