WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Durango
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Durango
January
$423highestFebruary
$254March
$230April
$163May
$144June
$134lowestJuly
$139August
$139September
$139October
$150November
$256December
$311Carbon Emissions
1,340 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,363 kWh
Durango's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Durango's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Durango. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Durango. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Durango.
32%
Wind
25%
Coal
25%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
4%
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
$10,494
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Durango 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Dishwashers | $20 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $30 | La Plata Electric Association | See Details |
La Plata Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service Demand - Large Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 800¢ |
| EV Time-of-Use - Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 330¢ |
| Residential General Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
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