WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Broomfield

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Broomfield

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Broomfield

Average monthly bill

January

$538highest

February

$337

March

$272

April

$201

May

$176

June

$165lowest

July

$174

August

$173

September

$165lowest

October

$179

November

$255

December

$281

Carbon Emissions

1,590 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,618 kWh

Where does Broomfield’s electricity come from?

Broomfield's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Broomfield's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Broomfield. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Broomfield. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Broomfield.

31%

Coal

29%

Natural Gas

28%

Wind

8%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Broomfield

The state of solar in Broomfield

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,181 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,144

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Broomfield 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.

Utilities in Broomfield

United Power, Inc Xcel Energy - Colorado

United Power, Inc Rates

United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Smart Choice	TOU	5¢ to 731¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE	TOU	6¢ to 400¢
Residential Service	Fixed	11¢ to 400¢
Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-Use	TOU	6¢ to 450¢

Xcel Energy - Colorado Rates

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 Demand	Fixed	5¢ to 2467¢
Residential General Service Opt-Out	Fixed	13¢ to 16¢
Residential Service	Fixed	14¢ to 15¢
Residential Energy Time Of Use	TOU	12¢ to 33¢

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