Colorado remains on top for inexpensive energy. In fact, according to a new WalletHub study, Colorado ranks just below Washington D.C. for the least expensive energy cost out of all 50 states. Colorado’s overall average monthly energy cost was $224 ($93 for electricity, $44 for natural gas, and $107 for motor fuel), which is down […]
Fifth Solar City in the Country
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BuildZoom recently used solar power building permits for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects to rank the nation’s 40 largest cities, and Denver ranks fifth in the country. Based on the estimated number of solar power systems per capita, at 6.22, Denver ranks only behind San Diego (14.64), San Jose (10.07), Phoenix (8.71) and the Riverside, […]
Seven Smart Tips to Save on Utilities
May 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Here are seven smart tips to save on utilities: 1. Turn It Down Turning down the heat in the winter and the air conditioner in the summer is one of the fastest ways to see a significant savings on your electricity bill. For additional savings, be sure to also set the temperature lower while you […]
Monthly Utility Bills Could Go Down
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Monthly utility bills from XCEL will get smaller over the next three months. XCELl recently stated that it expects monthly utility bills that include both electricity and natural gas to drop about $9.58, or about 9 percent. The wholesale price of natural gas, which XCEL sells to customers for their furnaces and burns to create […]
6 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund on Your Home
January 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s tax season! Right now many of us are gathering up the correct forms and papers to file our taxes and get our refunds. When that money hits your bank account, what are you going to do with it? Many people choose to invest their money or pay off debts, but it doesn’t hurt to […]
Part 3: The Future of Solar
October 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Colorado consumers and the economy could greatly benefit if home builders had a more predictable and consistent program in place for the widespread installation of solar systems in new subdivisions. A typical homeowner can save more than $40,000 over 30 years by reducing energy bills 50 percent with standard rooftop solar system on an efficient […]
Part 2: New Community Solar Power Systems
October 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Community solar is a clean energy plan solution that combines both accessibility and financial sense to the average person or business, and two Xcel community solar power systems, each capable of generating 500 kilowatts of power, have recently opened in Denver. Community solar expands the solar power market to customers who can’t put solar power […]
Summer Heat: Tips to Help Decrease Your Utility Bill
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Temperatures are continuing to increase which also means an increase in running your air conditioning. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and air conditioning your home takes up 43 percent of your monthly utility bill. Here’s how to reduce those costs in summer. 1. Most heat that accumulates inside of a house comes […]
Say Goodbye to Incandescent Bulbs for Good
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Come January 1st, not too many realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will hit their final phase-out stage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, meaning these bulbs will officially cease to be manufactured and imported to the United States. Philips has decided to kick off the New Year with a 60-watt […]