WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Crested Butte
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Crested Butte
January
$306highestFebruary
$86March
$71April
$103May
$111June
$116July
$120August
$121September
$119October
$119November
$80December
$70lowestCarbon Emissions
731 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
773 kWh
Crested Butte's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Crested Butte's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Crested Butte. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Crested Butte. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Crested Butte.
31%
Wind
30%
Natural Gas
27%
Coal
9%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
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
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.
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 (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| 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 - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
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