WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Platteville
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Platteville
January
$297highestFebruary
$70March
$101April
$97May
$133June
$130July
$148August
$136September
$128October
$129November
$63lowestDecember
$70Carbon Emissions
773 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
817 kWh
Platteville's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Platteville's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Platteville. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Platteville. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Platteville.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,591
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Platteville 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 | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
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