WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Rico

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Rico

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

Average monthly bill

January

$427highest

February

$252

March

$233

April

$161

May

$143

June

$132lowest

July

$137

August

$137

September

$137

October

$149

November

$257

December

$301

Carbon Emissions

1,342 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,365 kWh

Where does Rico’s electricity come from?

Rico's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Rico's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Wind provides 28% of the energy in Rico. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Rico. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Rico.

31%

Coal

29%

Natural Gas

28%

Wind

8%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Rico

The state of solar in Rico

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

$10,671

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

8 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Rico 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 Rico

San Miguel Power Assn, Inc

San Miguel Power Assn, Inc Rates

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

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Single Phase Time Of Use Demand	TOU	6¢ to 2000¢
THREE PHASE DEMAND	Fixed	7¢ to 1700¢
General Service Non-Demand - Single Phase	Fixed	13¢
Three Phase Time Of Use Demand	TOU	5¢ to 2121¢
General Service Demand - Single Phase	Fixed	7¢ to 1700¢
General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Single Phase	TOU	9¢ to 28¢
General Service Non-Demand - Three Phase	Fixed	13¢
General Service Time Of Use Non-Demand - Three Phase	TOU	6¢ to 21¢

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