WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Boulder

Utah

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The State of Electricity in Boulder

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

Average monthly bill

January

$353highest

February

$277

March

$234

April

$146

May

$122

June

$109lowest

July

$113

August

$114

September

$114

October

$120

November

$239

December

$283

Carbon Emissions

2,249 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,489 kWh

Where does Boulder’s electricity come from?

Boulder's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Wind. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Boulder's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 26%. Solar provides 16% of the energy in Boulder. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Boulder.

55%

Coal

26%

Natural Gas

16%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Boulder

The state of solar in Boulder

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

$9,041

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Boulder 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 Boulder

Garkane Energy Coop, Inc

Garkane Energy Coop, Inc Rates

Garkane Energy Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed
Residential Service Time-Of-UseTOU6¢ to 11¢
Residential Service Hildale - Time-Of-UseTOU9¢ to 14¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – HILDALEFixed11¢
Residential Prepaid ServiceFixed

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