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
$120February
$85lowestMarch
$120April
$105May
$108June
$145July
$209highestAugust
$208September
$142October
$91November
$107December
$115Carbon Emissions
915 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
834 kWh
Wheat Ridge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Wheat Ridge's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 21% of the energy in Wheat Ridge. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Wheat Ridge. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Wheat Ridge.
36%
Natural Gas
29%
Coal
21%
Wind
13%
Solar
2%
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 Energy Time Of Use (Schedule RE-TOU) | TOU | 10¢ to 28¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Demand - Time Differentiated Rates (Schedule RD-TDR) | Fixed | 53¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 2267¢ |
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