WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colorado
January
$486highestFebruary
$307March
$205April
$180May
$164June
$161July
$170August
$170September
$160lowestOctober
$174November
$218December
$259Carbon Emissions
1,151 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,414 kWh
Colorado's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Colorado's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Natural Gas provides 24% of the energy in Colorado. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Colorado. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Colorado.
32%
Wind
27%
Coal
24%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,038 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,107
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Colorado 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.
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| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $200-$300 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50-$100 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1/bulb | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | up to $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
City of Delta has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Town of Oak Creek has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 101: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule - General Service Residential (Single phase) | Fixed | 12¢ |
Town of Granada has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Service | Fixed |
City of La Junta has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Fort Collins has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Standard TOD | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Utility Co. LP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL – ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME OF DAY | TOU | 15¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Other Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Lamar has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE-RLP RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Net Metering Customer Generation Less Than 25 KW (Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
Town of Fleming has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Residential | Fixed | 1¢ to 9¢ |
San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Storage Time-of-day | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
City of Springfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule B: Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Fort Morgan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 7¢ to 1022¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL | Fixed | 7¢ |
Empire Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single Phase All energy | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Single-Phase Time Of Use and Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 274¢ |
Grand Valley Rrl Pwr Line, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Vehicle Residential Single-Phase Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 20¢ |
| Sales for Resale, Schedule (60)-SR-1 | Fixed | 9¢ |
| General Service – Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 8¢ to 1280¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGY | TOU | 8¢ to 263¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 300¢ |
Gunnison County Elec Assn. 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 - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Burlington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ |
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 700¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 325¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 11¢ |
| 16.05 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE RATE | TOU | 7¢ to 28¢ |
City of Yuma has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Gunnison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential (Time of Day) | TOU | 3¢ to 9¢ |
Colorado Springs Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time of Day (TOD) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service Standard Option | Fixed | 12¢ |
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 | TOU | 14¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 2517¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
City of Center has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Cnty | Fixed |
| Residential | Fixed |
Town of Estes Park has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| RMNP ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING | Fixed | 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BASIC TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Three Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 800¢ |
| Residential Service (Single Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ |
La Plata Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| EV Time-of-Use - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 330¢ |
| Residential General Service Demand - Large Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| Residential General Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
City of Wray has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Fountain has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SMALL GENERAL SERVICE | Fixed | 12¢ |
San Miguel Power Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 21¢ |
| General Service Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
| Three Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 2121¢ |
| Single Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 2000¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| THREE PHASE DEMAND | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
K C Electric Association has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| Residential Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
Town of Frederick has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Las Animas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Julesburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 24: General Service 3 Phase | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 18: General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 19: Multi-Unit Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 17: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Morgan County Rural Elec Assn 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 - Rate Code 07 | TOU | 4¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential - Rate Code 01 | Fixed | 11¢ |
Delta Montrose Electric Assn 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 | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Geo-Exchange System | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Highline Electric Assn 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 | TOU | 5¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential - Pre Pay | Fixed | 8¢ |
Y-W Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 50¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 50¢ |
Town of Lyons has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Low Income | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
Poudre Valley R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE > 37.5 kW | TOU | 6¢ to 140¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING ≤ 37.5kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase > 37.5 kW) | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| IP - Irrigation | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING > 37.5 kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW ) | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE ≤ 37.5kW | TOU | 6¢ to 72¢ |
White River Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Small(Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| General Service (Residential): Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
High West Energy, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home (> 37.5 < 50.0 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | |
| Farm and Home (<37.5 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Small and Irrigation Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Services - Small | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Large | Fixed | 8¢ to 532¢ |
| Residential Services - Time of Use | TOU | 7¢ to 25¢ |
City of Loveland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential > 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 1253¢ |
| Residential ≤ 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
Town of Holly has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
Southeast Colorado Power Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm & Home/Single Phase - General | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Heating and Water Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Time of Day ETS | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
City of Longmont has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Self Generation Rate (RGEN) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Demand Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 1024¢ |
| Renewable Energy Rate (R) | Fixed | 3¢ |
City of Trinidad has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| ELECTRIC WATER HEATER | Fixed | 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Space Heating & Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling & Water Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential-General Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water & Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating- TOU | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
HAXTUN MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER DEPT has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heating Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
City of Aspen has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 29¢ |
City of Holyoke has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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