WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Wheat Ridge
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wheat Ridge
January
$403highestFebruary
$249March
$203April
$153May
$145June
$143July
$152August
$152September
$140lowestOctober
$152November
$195December
$225Carbon Emissions
1,258 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,280 kWh
Wheat Ridge's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Wheat Ridge's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Wheat Ridge. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Wheat Ridge. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Wheat Ridge.
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.
933 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,433
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Wheat Ridge 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 General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
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