Hello, Denver.
Your Xcel bill went up Aug. 29. Ask us anything about rates, peak hours or your bill.
Live, on Denver time
Is power expensive right now?
On Xcel's time of use plan, weekdays 5 to 9 PM cost about 2.7 times the off peak price. Here's where you are.
148 of 168 hours every week are the cheaper rate. Holidays and weekends are off peak all day.
Thinking of the flat rate? You can opt out, but regulators say the average home pays about the same over a year. Timing is what saves money.
Sources: Colorado PUC; Xcel Energy.
The rate case
Xcel asked for $356 million.
Regulators approved less than half. You're still paying more, and the next plan is already on the table.
Bar heights drawn to scale. The 2029 figure is Xcel's proposed $5 billion distribution plan, not approved.
Sources: Colorado PUC; Colorado Sun; Denver7.
Straight answers
What Denver is asking.
Bill tools
Run your own bill.
Your 10 year Xcel bill
What you'll hand Xcel over the next decade at your current bill.
Estimate only. The yearly rise is your assumption, not a forecast.
What the Aug. 29 hike costs you
The approved 4.77% average increase, applied to your bill.
Uses the 4.77% average residential increase. Your exact change depends on your plan and usage.
Fight back
Three moves that change your bill.
Beat the peak
Shift laundry, dishes and EV charging out of 5 to 9 PM on weekdays. The fastest free savings on time of use.
Claim what's yours
Search the free Colorado Energy Savings Navigator, and ask Xcel about the PIPP income qualified plan.
Stop renting your power
Some Denver homeowners lock in a fixed rate by making their own. A free bill check shows if your roof makes sense.
Latest reports
The Denver energy report.
Free bill check
What could your roof do against your bill?
Four quick questions. Real numbers, not a sales pitch.
- Your roof, from above. We start with a satellite view of your actual home.
- Honest answer. If it doesn't pencil out, you'll hear that.
- No pressure. A bill check is not a contract.
Where's your home?
We'll pull up the satellite view so you can confirm your roof.
What's your average Xcel bill?
A rough monthly average is fine.
Do you own this home?
Rooftop programs are for homeowners.
What matters most?
Pick the one that fits best.
Where should we send your bill check?
An energy advisor will call or text with your numbers.
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An energy advisor will reach out shortly. Expect a call or text from a Colorado number.
Before they call: pull up your last Xcel bill so your usage is handy.