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
$461highestFebruary
$322March
$273April
$168May
$154June
$120lowestJuly
$126August
$126September
$130October
$147November
$310December
$405Carbon Emissions
1,493 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,519 kWh
Pitkin's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Pitkin's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Pitkin. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Pitkin. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Pitkin.
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
$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): Single Phase | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - New Account): Three Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential (Time of Use - Exisiting Accounts): Single Phase | TOU | 4¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential (Large Power) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential (General Service): Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
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