WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Golden

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Golden

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Golden

Average monthly bill

January

$428highest

February

$277

March

$220

April

$162

May

$150

June

$147

July

$155

August

$155

September

$146lowest

October

$159

November

$197

December

$236

Carbon Emissions

1,313 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,335 kWh

Where does Golden’s electricity come from?

Golden's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Golden's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Golden. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Golden. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Golden.

32%

Wind

25%

Coal

25%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Golden

The state of solar in Golden

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

870 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,532

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Golden 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.

Utilities in Golden

CORE Electric CooperativeUnited Power, IncXcel Energy - Colorado

CORE Electric Cooperative Rates

CORE Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND METEREDFixed8¢ to 1280¢
OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE ENERGYTOU8¢ to 263¢
Residential ServiceTOU11¢ to 300¢

United Power, Inc Rates

United Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 400¢
Residential On-Peak Demand Time-of-UseTOU6¢ to 450¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU6¢ to 400¢
Smart ChoiceTOU5¢ to 731¢

Xcel Energy - Colorado Rates

Xcel Energy - Colorado has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Energy Time Of UseTOU14¢ to 35¢
Residential DemandFixed6¢ to 2517¢
Residential General ServiceFixed14¢ to 16¢
Residential General Opt-Out Fixed16¢ to 19¢

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