WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Black Forest
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Black Forest
January
$478highestFebruary
$301March
$227April
$164May
$159June
$152lowestJuly
$157August
$161September
$154October
$168November
$257December
$315Carbon Emissions
1,466 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,491 kWh
Black Forest's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Black Forest's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Black Forest. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Black Forest. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Black Forest.
31%
Coal
29%
Natural Gas
28%
Wind
8%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,540 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,440
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Black Forest 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.
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 |
| 16.05 RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE RATE | TOU | 7¢ to 28¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 11¢ |
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