WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
San Luis

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in San Luis

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

Average monthly bill

January

$412highest

February

$252

March

$241

April

$159

May

$139

June

$121lowest

July

$127

August

$127

September

$126

October

$146

November

$287

December

$329

Carbon Emissions

1,331 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,354 kWh

Where does San Luis’s electricity come from?

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

32%

Wind

25%

Coal

25%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in San Luis

The state of solar in San Luis

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$8,928

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

8 years

Payback period

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Net metering policies in San Luis 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 San Luis

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 General Opt-Out Fixed16¢ to 19¢
Residential DemandFixed6¢ to 2517¢
Residential General ServiceFixed14¢ to 16¢
Residential Energy Time Of UseTOU14¢ to 35¢

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