WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Blue River
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Blue River
January
$657highestFebruary
$444March
$426April
$329May
$272June
$160July
$157lowestAugust
$157lowestSeptember
$190October
$196November
$403December
$453Carbon Emissions
2,077 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
2,113 kWh
Blue River's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Blue River's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Blue River. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Blue River. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Blue River.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,210
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Blue River 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 General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 14¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential General Opt-Out | Fixed | 16¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 6¢ to 2517¢ |
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