WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Alamosa
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alamosa
January
$299highestFebruary
$69lowestMarch
$72April
$107May
$124June
$118July
$121August
$122September
$118October
$121November
$81December
$76Carbon Emissions
735 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
777 kWh
Alamosa's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Alamosa's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Alamosa. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Alamosa. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Alamosa.
31%
Wind
30%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
9%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,864
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alamosa 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 Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
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