Residential electricity prices in 80452 in April 2025 averaged approximately 15.61 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 80452 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 80452 increased approximately 4%, from 14.54 ¢/kWh to 15.14 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 80452 in April 2025 averaged 11.65 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Idaho Springs natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 80452 (Idaho Springs, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Idaho Springs (Colorado) increased approximately 2%, from 10.05 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 10.29 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 80452 (Idaho Springs, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Idaho Springs 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 80452 is associated with the city of Idaho Springs, CO in Clear Creek County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 80452, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Five states accounted for 67% of (dry) natural gas production in the U.S. in 2013: Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Oklahoma & Wyoming.
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