Residential electricity prices in 81040 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 81040 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 81040 increased approximately 4%, from 14.54 ¢/kWh to 15.14 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 81040 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 Gardner natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 81040 (Gardner, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Gardner (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 81040 (Gardner, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Gardner 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 Gardner solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Gardner 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 81040 is associated with the city of Gardner, CO in Huerfano County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 81040, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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