Residential electricity prices in 81073 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 81073 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 81073 increased approximately 4%, from 14.54 ¢/kWh to 15.14 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 81073 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 Springfield natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 81073 (Springfield, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Springfield (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 81073 (Springfield, CO) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Springfield 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 Springfield solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Springfield 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 81073 is associated with the city of Springfield, CO in Baca County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 81073, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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