Residential electricity prices in 80817 in October 2024 averaged approximately 15.47 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 80817 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 80817 increased approximately 4%, from 15.03 ¢/kWh to 15.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 80817 in September 2024 averaged 15.28 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 33% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Fountain natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 80817 (Fountain, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Fountain (Colorado) increased approximately 6%, from 15.48 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 16.48 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 80817 (Fountain, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Fountain 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 Fountain solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Fountain 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 80817 is associated with the city of Fountain, CO in El Paso County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 80817, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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