Electricity rates in Akron, CO
Akron (1,724 people, Washington County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Morgan County Rural Electric Association pay about 15.12¢/kWh, 9% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Akron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $153 | 5,891 | 86 |
| Highline Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.86¢ | $143 | 5,013 | — |
| Y-W Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $127 | 4,878 | 700 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 9 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 1 (0%) | 35 (0.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-07 | 2025-08-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brush 15.1¢
- Yuma 15.9¢
- Fort Morgan 15.1¢
- Sterling 15.1¢
- Wray 15.9¢
- Holyoke 15.9¢
- Byers 17.0¢
- Strasburg 17.0¢
- Limon 16.4¢
- Keenesburg 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 80720
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Akron?
Most homes in Akron get power from Morgan County Rural Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Akron: Highline Electric Association (15.86¢), Y-W Electric Association (16.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Akron?
About $153 a month, based on 1,011 kWh a month (the average for Morgan County Rural Electric Association customers) at 15.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Akron, CO?
3 utilities serve Akron's ZIP codes: Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Highline Electric Association, Y-W Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Akron?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 9 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-05, when 35 customers (0.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.