WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Palmer Lake

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Palmer Lake

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Palmer Lake

Average monthly bill

January

$99

February

$69lowest

March

$99

April

$99

May

$100

June

$131

July

$149highest

August

$147

September

$123

October

$85

November

$88

December

$75

Carbon Emissions

742 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

676 kWh

Where does Palmer Lake’s electricity come from?

Palmer Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Palmer Lake's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 21% of the energy in Palmer Lake. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Palmer Lake. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Palmer Lake.

36%

Natural Gas

29%

Coal

21%

Wind

13%

Solar

2%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Palmer Lake

The state of solar in Palmer Lake

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,313 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$9,513

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Palmer Lake 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.

Utilities in Palmer Lake

CORE Electric Cooperative

CORE Electric Cooperative Rates

CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Incorporated City or Town Demand Metered Time of Use (CSD-TOU)Fixed
Residential Time of Use Demand Metered (C-TOU)Fixed
Residential Incorporated City or Town Service (CS)Fixed11¢
Residential Incorporated City or Town Service Time of Use (CS-TOU)TOU7¢ to 27¢
Residential Time of Use (A-TOU)TOU8¢ to 30¢
Residential Demand Metered (C)Fixed
Residential ServiceTOU12¢ to 200¢
Residential Incorporated City or Town Service Demand Metered (CSD)Fixed

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