WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lafayette
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lafayette
January
$267highestFebruary
$105March
$101April
$97May
$134June
$131July
$137August
$131September
$127October
$132November
$98December
$68lowestCarbon Emissions
787 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
831 kWh
Lafayette's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Lafayette's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Lafayette. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Lafayette. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Lafayette.
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.
837 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,196
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lafayette 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.
Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
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