WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Black Hawk
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Black Hawk
January
$389highestFebruary
$241March
$196April
$148May
$141June
$139July
$150August
$149September
$136lowestOctober
$148November
$188December
$218Carbon Emissions
1,221 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,242 kWh
Black Hawk's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Black Hawk's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Black Hawk. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Black Hawk. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Black Hawk.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,743
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Black Hawk 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.
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 TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
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