WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hereford

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Hereford

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

Average monthly bill

January

$529highest

February

$409

March

$306

April

$200

May

$161

June

$148lowest

July

$155

August

$155

September

$155

October

$173

November

$294

December

$315

Carbon Emissions

1,635 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,663 kWh

Where does Hereford’s electricity come from?

Hereford's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Hereford's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Hereford. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Hereford. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Hereford.

31%

Coal

29%

Natural Gas

28%

Wind

8%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Hereford

The state of solar in Hereford

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

$11,455

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 Hereford 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 Hereford

High West Energy, Inc

High West Energy, Inc Rates

High West Energy, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Farm and Home (> 37.5 < 50.0 kVa)Fixed10¢
OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(<37.5 kVa)TOU6¢ to 725¢
OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(>37.5 <50.0 kVa)TOU6¢ to 725¢
OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(>37.5 <50.0 kVa)TOU
OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(<37.5 kVa)TOU
Farm and Home (<37.5 kVa)Fixed10¢

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