Residential electricity prices in 81038 in January 2021 averaged approximately 12.14 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 4% less than the national average rate of 12.69 ¢/kWh (January 2021). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 81038 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2020 to January 2021 - residential electricity prices in 81038 increased approximately 3%, from 11.74 ¢/kWh to 12.14 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 81038 in January 2021 averaged 6.74 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% less than the national average rate of 9.74 $/Mcf (January 2021). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Fort Lyon natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 81038 (Fort Lyon, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Fort Lyon (Colorado) increased approximately 14%, from 5.92 $/Mcf (January 2020) to 6.74 $/Mcf (January 2021). [2]
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The ZIP code of 81038 (Fort Lyon, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Fort Lyon 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 Fort Lyon solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Fort Lyon 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 81038 is associated with the city of Fort Lyon, CO in Bent County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 81038, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nearly half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface, while about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.
