Residential electricity prices in 80256 in August 2025 averaged approximately 16.48 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 80256 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in 80256 increased approximately 6%, from 15.22 ¢/kWh to 16.09 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 80256 in August 2025 averaged 17.38 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 35% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Denver natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 80256 (Denver, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Denver (Colorado) increased approximately 9%, from 15.76 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 17.19 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 80256 (Denver, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Denver values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Denver solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Denver levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 80256 is associated with the city of Denver, CO in Denver County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 80256, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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