Electricity rates in Air Force Academy, CO
Air Force Academy (6,680 people, El Paso County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Mountain View Electric Association pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 1% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Air Force Academy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
| City of Colorado Springs | Municipal utility | 15.74¢ | $95 | 220K | 41 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
Power outages in El Paso County right now
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Outage history in El Paso County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 55 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,540 (5.7%) | 8,823 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-25 | 2025-08-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gleneagle 16.4¢
- Monument 17.0¢
- Woodmoor 16.4¢
- Cascade-Chipita Park 17.0¢
- Black Forest 15.7¢
- Palmer Lake 17.0¢
- Manitou Springs 15.7¢
- Woodland Park 17.0¢
- Colorado Springs 15.7¢
- Stratmoor 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 80132, 80919, 80921
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Air Force Academy?
Most homes in Air Force Academy get power from Mountain View Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Air Force Academy: City of Colorado Springs (15.74¢), CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢), Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Air Force Academy?
About $144 a month, based on 877 kWh a month (the average for Mountain View Electric Association customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Air Force Academy, CO?
4 utilities serve Air Force Academy's ZIP codes: Mountain View Electric Association, City of Colorado Springs, CORE Electric Cooperative, Black Hills Colorado Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Air Force Academy?
In 2025, customers in El Paso County averaged 55 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-27, when 8,823 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.