WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Thornton
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Thornton
January
$460highestFebruary
$301March
$227April
$173May
$157June
$152lowestJuly
$161August
$161September
$154October
$168November
$261December
$279Carbon Emissions
1,445 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,470 kWh
Thornton's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Thornton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Thornton. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Thornton. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Thornton.
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.
1,037 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,574
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Thornton 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 Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
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