WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Empire
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Empire
January
$324highestFebruary
$237March
$185April
$143May
$129June
$127July
$136August
$137September
$126lowestOctober
$132November
$180December
$190Carbon Emissions
1,114 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,133 kWh
Empire's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Empire's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Empire. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Empire. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Empire.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,446
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Empire 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 Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
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