WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colorado Springs
January
$482highestFebruary
$304March
$229April
$165May
$160June
$153lowestJuly
$159August
$162September
$155October
$169November
$259December
$318Carbon Emissions
1,466 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,491 kWh
Colorado Springs's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Colorado Springs's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Colorado Springs. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Colorado Springs. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Colorado Springs.
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.
1,183 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,339
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Colorado Springs 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¢ |
Colorado Springs Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time of Day (TOD) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service Standard Option | Fixed | 12¢ |
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