WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pitkin
Colorado
Colorado
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pitkin
January
$465highestFebruary
$325March
$275April
$169May
$156June
$121lowestJuly
$127August
$127September
$131October
$148November
$312December
$408Carbon Emissions
1,493 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,519 kWh
Pitkin's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 32% of Pitkin's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Pitkin. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Pitkin. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Pitkin.
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
$8,504
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Pitkin 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.
Gunnison County Elec Assn. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
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