WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Twin Lakes

Colorado

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The State of Electricity in Twin Lakes

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

Average monthly bill

January

$572highest

February

$346

March

$346

April

$267

May

$221

June

$135lowest

July

$135lowest

August

$135lowest

September

$157

October

$176

November

$328

December

$355

Carbon Emissions

1,714 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,743 kWh

Where does Twin Lakes’s electricity come from?

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

32%

Wind

25%

Coal

25%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Twin Lakes

The state of solar in Twin Lakes

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

779 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,773

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes

Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn IncXcel 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 DemandFixed6¢ to 2517¢
Residential General Opt-Out Fixed16¢ to 19¢
Residential Energy Time Of UseTOU14¢ to 35¢
Residential General ServiceFixed14¢ to 16¢

Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc Rates

Sangre De Cristo Elec Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate Schedule - General Service Residential (Single phase)Fixed12¢

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