Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Colorado
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Colorado. With an average electricity rate of 15.5¢/kWh and 5.5 peak sun hours per day, Colorado homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Denver
15.8¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Xcel Energy
Colorado Springs
15.2¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Colorado Springs Utilities
Aurora
15.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Xcel Energy
Fort Collins
14.8¢/kWh · 5.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Fort Collins Utilities
Lakewood
15.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Xcel Energy
Boulder
15.8¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Xcel Energy
Pueblo
15¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Black Hills Energy
About Electricity Costs in Colorado
Colorado residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Colorado could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Colorado is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
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