The average monthly solar radiation level in Colorado's capital city, Denver, of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 59% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
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→ Colorado values listed here are based on the capital, Denver.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Colorado solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one with historically low levels (WA). [1]
→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Colorado values listed here are based on the capital, Denver.
Residential electricity prices in Colorado averaged 13.79 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2021, which was approximately 2% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 14.11¢/kWh in October. [2]
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Residential natural gas prices in Colorado averaged $12.25 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2021, which was about 30% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $17.48 per Mcf in October. [3]
Colorado ranks 22nd among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 5,029,196. [4]
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Colorado, or for additional solar-related resources in CO, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.
