WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mountain View
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mountain View
January
$117February
$84lowestMarch
$117April
$103May
$105June
$142July
$204highestAugust
$203September
$139October
$89November
$104December
$113Carbon Emissions
915 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
834 kWh
Mountain View's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Mountain View's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Mountain View. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Mountain View. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Mountain View.
32%
Wind
25%
Coal
25%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
543 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,374
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mountain View 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 Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 14¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
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