WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gunnison
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gunnison
January
$307highestFebruary
$89March
$72April
$105May
$113June
$117July
$120August
$122September
$119October
$120November
$81December
$71lowestCarbon Emissions
740 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
782 kWh
Gunnison's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Gunnison's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Gunnison. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Gunnison. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Gunnison.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,604
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gunnison 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.
City of Gunnison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential (Time of Day) | TOU | 3¢ to 9¢ |
Gunnison County Elec Assn. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
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