WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Parachute

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Parachute

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

Average monthly bill

January

$465highest

February

$270

March

$246

April

$161

May

$149

June

$138lowest

July

$145

August

$145

September

$141

October

$155

November

$290

December

$360

Carbon Emissions

1,434 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,459 kWh

Where does Parachute’s electricity come from?

Parachute's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Parachute's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 29%. Natural Gas provides 27% of the energy in Parachute. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Parachute. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Parachute.

31%

Coal

29%

Wind

27%

Natural Gas

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Parachute

The state of solar in Parachute

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

$11,306

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Parachute 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 Parachute

Xcel Energy - Colorado

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 ServiceFixed14¢ to 15¢
Residential DemandFixed5¢ to 2467¢
Residential General Service Opt-Out Fixed13¢ to 16¢
Residential Energy Time Of UseTOU12¢ to 33¢

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