WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Austin
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$361highestFebruary
$201March
$193April
$139May
$128June
$125lowestJuly
$132August
$129September
$126October
$135November
$239December
$277Carbon Emissions
1,176 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,196 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Austin's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 29%. Natural Gas provides 27% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Austin. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Austin.
31%
Coal
29%
Wind
27%
Natural Gas
10%
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
$10,757
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Austin 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.
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
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