Tag: Energy Prices
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Inflation still hammers Coloradans, but falling energy prices offer some relief
The average household in Colorado has spent nearly $17,000 more since 2020 because of inflation, according to a new analysis from a think tank. But there are some good news, the analysis shows. Prices increased by 0.81% during April and May — down from a 1.34% hike over the two previous months. That rate led to Colorado’s…
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Fourth decrease in energy prices from Xcel Energy announced
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As wholesale natural gas prices continue to drop, Xcel Energy filed its quarterly electric and gas commodity adjustments with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission Monday. With these adjustments, over the last six months Xcel says the fourth decrease in energy prices will have reduced its…
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Xcel energy bills to drop in February, March
Good news and bad news: Xcel Energy bills are still higher than they were a year ago, but some relief is on the way next month. Residential ratepayers of Colorado’s largest natural gas utility will save an average of $17.79 and small businesses will save about $83.14 a month in February and March, according to…
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Denver’s minimum wage increases Jan. 1, city auditor advises awareness
Denver’s minimum wage will increase from $15.87 per hour to $17.29 per hour starting Jan. 1. The city’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on calculations made at the Department of Finance. The $1.42 increase translates to a raise of almost 9% according to City Auditor Timothy O’Brien, and is a response to rising prices…
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Xcel Energy announces a natural gas cost adjustment that lowers energy bills in December
Xcel Energy says thanks to a recent decrease in wholesale natural gas prices, residential ratepayers will see energy bill cuts averaging $33, (16.71%) and cuts to average small business customers of $140 (17.61%). The price cut must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission, and is only for December. Tuesday’s announcement comes just one day…