WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Monte Vista
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Monte Vista
January
$530highestFebruary
$297March
$282April
$180May
$151June
$141lowestJuly
$147August
$147September
$147October
$160November
$354December
$427Carbon Emissions
1,552 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,579 kWh
Monte Vista's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Monte Vista's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Natural Gas provides 24% of the energy in Monte Vista. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Monte Vista. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Monte Vista.
32%
Wind
27%
Coal
24%
Natural Gas
14%
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
$10,025
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Monte Vista 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 Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 2517¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 14¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 700¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 325¢ |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
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