WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colorado
January
$395highestFebruary
$234March
$181April
$178May
$173June
$162lowestJuly
$181August
$176September
$169October
$183November
$198December
$226Carbon Emissions
862 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,242 kWh
Colorado's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Colorado's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Colorado. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Colorado. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Colorado.
36%
Natural Gas
33%
Wind
16%
Coal
11%
Solar
5%
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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| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | up to $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1/bulb | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $80 | 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 |
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 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| Farm and Home (<37.5 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(<37.5 kVa) | TOU |
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 |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 1253¢ |
| Residential ≤ 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential > 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | 13¢ |
| General Service (Residential): Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 13¢ |
United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| 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¢ |
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 Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Self Generation Rate (RGEN) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Renewable Energy Rate (R) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Demand Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 1024¢ |
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¢ |
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 - Pre Pay | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential – Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 13 ¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule A) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| Residential Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| Residential Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
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¢ |
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 | 16¢ |
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¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase > 37.5 kW) | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING ≤ 37.5kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| IP - Irrigation | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE ≤ 37.5kW | TOU | 6¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW ) | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING > 37.5 kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
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 Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Electric Storage Time-of-day | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 12¢ to 547¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGY | TOU | 9¢ to 547¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 9¢ to 1538¢ |
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¢ |
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 (Single Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service (Three Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 800¢ |
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 |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
| A-Single Phase Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 325¢ |
| B-Three Phase Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 700¢ |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
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 | 11¢ |
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 | 12¢ to 38¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 15¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 2799¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Residential General Service Demand - Large Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| Residential General Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 330¢ |
| EV Time-of-Use - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Fort Collins has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Standard TOD | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
| Electric Heat TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Time Of Use and Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 274¢ |
| Residential Single Phase All energy | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 |
| Residential Time of Day ETS | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| Heating and Water Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Farm & Home/Single Phase - General | Fixed | 13¢ |
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 |
| General Service – Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Sales for Resale, Schedule (60)-SR-1 | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Electric Vehicle Residential Single-Phase Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 20¢ |
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 17: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 19: Multi-Unit Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 18: General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 24: General Service 3 Phase | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
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¢ |
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 Non-Demand - Three Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Three Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 2121¢ |
| General Service Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 21¢ |
| THREE PHASE DEMAND | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Single Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 2000¢ |
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 | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential- Low Income | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RMNP ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING | Fixed | 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BASIC TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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¢ |
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 - Rate Code 01 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Time-Of-Use - Rate Code 07 | TOU | 4¢ to 21¢ |
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 (Time of Day) | TOU | 3¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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 Time of Day | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 11¢ |
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): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| 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 (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
Black Hills 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 | 17¢ to 21¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - OTHER SERVICE | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL – TIME OF USE | TOU | 17¢ to 30¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Residential Service - Large | Fixed | 8¢ to 532¢ |
| Residential Services - Small | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service Small and Irrigation Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Services - Time of Use | TOU | 7¢ to 25¢ |
City of Lamar has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Net Metering Customer Generation Less Than 25 KW (Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RATE-RLP RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 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¢ |
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 Water & Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential-General Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling & Water Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating & Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating- TOU | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
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 | 17¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Other Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 21¢ |
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¢ |
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