WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hesperus
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hesperus
January
$282highestFebruary
$73March
$100April
$98May
$132June
$130July
$129August
$129September
$126October
$129November
$63lowestDecember
$68Carbon Emissions
751 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
794 kWh
Hesperus's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Hesperus's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Hesperus. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Hesperus. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Hesperus.
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
$10,361
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hesperus 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 | |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
La Plata Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service Demand - Large Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| EV Time-of-Use - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 330¢ |
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