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
$509highestFebruary
$285March
$271April
$174May
$145June
$136lowestJuly
$141August
$142September
$142October
$154November
$341December
$411Carbon Emissions
1,552 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,579 kWh
Monte Vista's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Monte Vista's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Monte Vista. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Monte Vista. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Monte Vista.
31%
Coal
29%
Natural Gas
28%
Wind
8%
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.
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 |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 325¢ |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 700¢ |
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 | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home