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♨️ Official Rate Schedule • Xcel Energy Gas

Natural Gas in Colorado Springs, CO

Detailed 2026 tariff breakdown, meter base fees, volumetric rate tiers, and average household monthly bills in El Paso County.

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Colorado Springs (CO) Monthly Utility Bill Calculator

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1,800 sq ft
Presets:
Summer Peak: +44% AC Surge
Heating System
Broadband Average 500+ Mbps residential plan
Total Estimated Cost Calculating...
$319 / month
Annual projected spend: $3,823 vs US Avg
Electricity 1,020 kWh
$0
City Water 5,850 gal
$0
Natural Gas 24 Therms
$0
Sewer & Stormwater Fixed + Volumetric
$0
Trash & Recycling Curbside Cart
$0
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Official Residential Utility Estimate: Colorado Springs, CO

3 Occupants | 1,800 sq ft | Season: SUMMER | Heating: GAS
Total Estimated Monthly Utility Expense: $335 / Month
Utility Service Designated Local Provider Estimated Monthly Charge
⚡ Electricity (Cooling & Power) Xcel Energy Colorado $142 (1,020 kWh)
💧 City Water & Meter Base Colorado Springs Water & Sewer Dept $48 (5,850 gal)
♨️ Natural Gas / Fuel Xcel Energy Gas $45 (24 Therms)
🚿 Sewer & Drainage Discharge Municipal Wastewater Authority $41
🗑️ Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling City Sanitation Dept $32

Methodological Notice & Regulatory Citation: This estimate was computed using published 2026 municipal tariff resolutions and Public Utility Commission rate schedules for Colorado Springs, CO. Consumption calibrated with USGS per capita water metrics and NOAA regional degree day benchmarks. Intended for lease budgeting, closing cost verification, and rental disclosures.

Colorado Springs Natural Gas Rate Schedule (2026)

Published tariff components billed by Xcel Energy Gas.

Fixed Base Fee
$15.50/mo
Meter connection charge
Volumetric Energy/Usage Rate
$1.18 / Therm
Billed per Therm consumed

In Colorado Springs, residential utility billing follows standard municipal tariff designs approved by state utility commissions and city ordinances. The total charge consists of the non-bypassable customer service meter charge plus progressive consumption charges.

For a typical 3-bedroom single family home in El Paso County, monthly consumption varies between seasonal peaks (e.g. summer cooling or winter furnace demand).

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Official Municipal Filings

Tariff data is sourced directly from city council utility rate resolutions, Public Utility Commission (PUC) filings, and retail provider dockets.

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Federal Energy Benchmarks

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-861M residential sales data is leveraged to calibrate regional seasonal consumption models.

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USGS & NOAA Climate Standards

Water and sewer discharge volume models use USGS per capita metrics; HVAC load draws from NOAA Cooling & Heating Degree Day (CDD/HDD) indexes.

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Est. Monthly Bill
$335/mo