WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Drake
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Drake
January
$213highestFebruary
$82March
$106April
$117May
$120June
$114July
$124August
$121September
$111October
$122November
$106December
$75lowestCarbon Emissions
727 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
768 kWh
Drake's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Drake's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Drake. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Drake. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Drake.
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
$11,483
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Drake 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.
Poudre Valley R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW ) | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential & Commercial(Single-Phase > 37.5 kW) | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| IP - Irrigation | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING ≤ 37.5kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 72¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE ≤ 37.5kW | TOU | 6¢ to 72¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE PRE-PAID METERING > 37.5 kW | Fixed | 9¢ to 140¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE TIME OF USE > 37.5 kW | TOU | 6¢ to 140¢ |
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