WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colorado
January
$472highestFebruary
$298March
$199April
$175May
$159June
$157July
$165August
$164September
$155lowestOctober
$169November
$212December
$251Carbon 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 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Colorado. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Colorado. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Colorado.
32%
Wind
25%
Coal
25%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
4%
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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| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $200-$300 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50-$100 | CPS Energy/Fort Collins | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | up to $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1/bulb | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $80 | Loveland Water and Power | See Details |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
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¢ |
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 ≤ 37.5kW | TOU | 6¢ to 72¢ |
| 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 > 37.5 kW | TOU | 6¢ to 140¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase > 37.5 kW) | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| IP - Irrigation | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING ≤ 37.5kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
High West Energy, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(<37.5 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE(>37.5 <50.0 kVa) | TOU | 6¢ to 725¢ |
| Farm and Home (<37.5 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Farm and Home (> 37.5 < 50.0 kVa) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| OPTIONAL-RESIDENTIAL(<37.5 kVa) | TOU |
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¢ |
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 ≤ 200 amps | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 1253¢ |
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¢ |
| A-TOD Residential | TOU | 7¢ to 325¢ |
| Schedule EV TOD | TOU | 5¢ to 250¢ |
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¢ |
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 Heating- TOU | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Water & Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating & Central Cooling | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Central Cooling & Water Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential-General Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Residential – Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential - Pre Pay | Fixed | 8¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
| General Service – Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Sales for Resale, Schedule (60)-SR-1 | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 Demand Rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 1024¢ |
| Residential Self Generation Rate (RGEN) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Renewable Energy Rate (R) | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Energy Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 17¢ |
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¢ |
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 Standard Option | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time of Day (TOD) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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 19: Multi-Unit Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 17: Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Rate 18: General Service | Fixed | 8¢ 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 Geo-Exchange System | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
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¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Electric Storage Time-of-day | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 DEMAND | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 21¢ |
| Three Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 5¢ to 2121¢ |
| General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
| General Service Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 1700¢ |
| General Service Non-Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Single Phase Time Of Use Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 2000¢ |
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 |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| Residential Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Rural) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
| General Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 925¢ |
| Residential Service (Urban) | Fixed | 11¢ to 200¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Other Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL – ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIME OF DAY | TOU | 15¢ to 32¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 2517¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 14¢ to 35¢ |
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 Services - Small | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service Small and Irrigation Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service - Large | Fixed | 8¢ to 532¢ |
| Residential Services - Time of Use | TOU | 7¢ to 25¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 (Residential): Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| General Service Small(Residential) | Fixed | 12¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BASIC TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RMNP ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING | Fixed | 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
City of Center has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential | Fixed |
| Residential Cnty | Fixed |
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 (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
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