WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Denver
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Denver
January
$263highestFebruary
$109March
$101April
$111May
$123June
$121July
$140August
$130September
$119October
$123November
$108December
$77lowestCarbon Emissions
784 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
828 kWh
Denver's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Denver's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Denver. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Denver. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Denver.
31%
Wind
30%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
9%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
752 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,364
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Denver 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.
United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGY | TOU | 8¢ to 263¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 8¢ to 1280¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 300¢ |
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