WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Estes Park
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Estes Park
January
$270highestFebruary
$107March
$103April
$95May
$131June
$129July
$135August
$129September
$124October
$129November
$98December
$73lowestCarbon Emissions
785 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
829 kWh
Estes Park's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Estes Park's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 27% of the energy in Estes Park. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Estes Park. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Estes Park.
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
$12,424
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Estes Park 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 Demand | Fixed | 5¢ to 2467¢ |
| Residential General Service Opt-Out | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Energy Time Of Use | TOU | 12¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
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