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

$518highest

February

$344

March

$313

April

$203

May

$163

June

$146lowest

July

$151

August

$152

September

$150

October

$182

November

$252

December

$432

Carbon Emissions

1,055 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,520 kWh

Where does Crested Butte’s electricity come from?

Crested Butte's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Crested Butte's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Crested Butte. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Crested Butte. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Crested Butte.

36%

Natural Gas

33%

Wind

16%

Coal

11%

Solar

5%

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

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