WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Grand Junction

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Grand Junction

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Grand Junction

Average monthly bill

January

$119

February

$112

March

$118

April

$89

May

$117

June

$155

July

$211highest

August

$208

September

$133

October

$87

November

$98

December

$79lowest

Carbon Emissions

897 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

817 kWh

Where does Grand Junction’s electricity come from?

Grand Junction's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Grand Junction's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 21% of the energy in Grand Junction. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Grand Junction. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Grand Junction.

36%

Natural Gas

29%

Coal

21%

Wind

13%

Solar

2%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Grand Junction

The state of solar in Grand Junction

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,439 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,675

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Grand Junction 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.

Utilities in Grand Junction

Xcel Energy - Colorado

Xcel Energy - Colorado Rates

Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential DemandFixed6¢ to 2267¢
Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR)Fixed
Residential ServiceFixed13¢ to 15¢
Residential Energy Time Of Use (Schedule RE-TOU)TOU10¢ to 28¢
Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR)Fixed53¢

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