WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Crested Butte

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Crested Butte

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

Average monthly bill

January

$574highest

February

$372

March

$299

April

$180

May

$169

June

$135lowest

July

$140

August

$140

September

$141

October

$158

November

$366

December

$476

Carbon Emissions

1,697 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,726 kWh

Where does Crested Butte’s electricity come from?

Crested Butte's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Crested Butte's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 29%. Natural Gas provides 27% of the energy in Crested Butte. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Crested Butte. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Crested Butte.

31%

Coal

29%

Wind

27%

Natural Gas

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Crested Butte

The state of solar in Crested Butte

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

$11,346

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 Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte

Gunnison County Elec Assn.

Gunnison County Elec Assn. Rates

Gunnison County Elec Assn. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential (Large Power)	Fixed	5¢
Residential (General Service): Three Phase	Fixed	12¢
Residential (General Service): Single Phase	Fixed	13¢
Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase	TOU	7¢ to 12¢
Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase	TOU	4¢ to 22¢
Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase	TOU	7¢ to 12¢

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