WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Brighton
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Brighton
January
$438highestFebruary
$290March
$219April
$160May
$153June
$151lowestJuly
$159August
$161September
$152October
$163November
$236December
$268Carbon Emissions
1,389 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,412 kWh
Brighton's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Brighton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Brighton. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Brighton. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Brighton.
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.
1,038 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,531
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Brighton 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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 400¢ |
| Smart Choice | TOU | 5¢ to 731¢ |
| Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 450¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 400¢ |
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