WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Collins
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Collins
January
$114February
$83March
$123April
$106May
$102June
$143July
$187highestAugust
$158September
$133October
$93November
$104December
$82lowestCarbon Emissions
839 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
764 kWh
Fort Collins's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Fort Collins's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 21% of the energy in Fort Collins. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Fort Collins. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Fort Collins.
36%
Natural Gas
29%
Coal
21%
Wind
13%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
963 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,675
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Collins 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50-$100 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $200-$300 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
City of Fort Collins has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| All-Electric TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Electric Rates TOD | TOU | 8¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential TOD - Medical Rates (DME) | TOU | 6¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential TOD - Medical Rates (A/C) | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOD RATE | TOU | 2¢ to 27¢ |
| All-Electric TOD (IQAP) | TOU | 6¢ to 21¢ |
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