WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Denver
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Denver
January
$416highestFebruary
$259March
$199April
$145May
$145June
$143July
$152August
$152September
$142lowestOctober
$152November
$217December
$245Carbon Emissions
1,288 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,310 kWh
Denver's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Denver's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Denver. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Denver. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Denver.
31%
Coal
29%
Natural Gas
28%
Wind
8%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
752 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,364
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Denver 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.
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 Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
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¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGY | TOU | 8¢ to 263¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED | Fixed | 8¢ to 1280¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 11¢ to 300¢ |
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