Setting up utilities in Thornton
In Thornton, electricity depends on your address, Xcel Energy delivers gas, water depends on your address, Thornton Utility Billing handles sewer, and Thornton Trash & Recycling handles trash pickup.
Moving to Thornton? Public Grid can set up Xcel Energy for you.
Your utilities in Thornton
Who to call for each service in Thornton, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Xcel Energy
Most of Thornton, south of 144th Ave
To start: Xcel Energy asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.
Or let Public Grid set it up →United Power
An electric co-op serving the north-central Front Range.
North of 144th Ave and the east edge; check your address
To start: Submit a request online with the names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers of everyone on the account; a soft credit inquiry is required, and a deposit may be required.
Gas
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy supplies gas to customers in Colorado.
To start: Fill out the online Start Service form, and call Xcel instead if the gas or electric is turned off at the address.
Water
Depends on your address
Thornton Utility Billing
The City of Thornton provides water and sewer to its residents.
Most of Thornton
To start: Contact the Thornton Utility Billing office by phone or email.
Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District
Provides water and irrigation services for Todd Creek Village.
Heritage Todd Creek (80602); check with the district
Sewer
Thornton Utility Billing
The City of Thornton provides water and sewer to its residents.
To start: Contact the Thornton Utility Billing office by phone or email.
Trash & recycling
Thornton Trash & Recycling
Thornton provides curbside trash and recycling collection to homes.
To start: Call or email Thornton Environmental Services to set up your service and schedule delivery of your trash and recycle containers.
City trash and recycling collection is for residents who have signed up for City trash service.
What Thornton homes pay for electricity
This is Xcel Energy’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$100
Xcel Energy’s average home bill, per month
16.8¢
Xcel Energy’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Thornton
Sources: Xcel Energy, United Power, Thornton Utility Billing, Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District, Thornton Trash & Recycling, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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