Electricity rates in Aspen, CO
Aspen (6,882 people, Pitkin County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Co of Colorado pay about 16.72¢/kWh, 1% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Aspen
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Holy Cross Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.03¢ | $146 | 50K | 71 |
| City of Aspen | Municipal utility | 19.77¢ | $369 | 3,128 | — |
Power outages in Pitkin County right now
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Outage history in Pitkin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 115 | 98 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,605 (98.7%) | 6,184 (48.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-16 | 2025-07-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (115 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Basalt 16.7¢
- Crested Butte 16.7¢
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Leadville North 16.7¢
- Leadville 16.7¢
- Eagle 16.7¢
- Gypsum 16.7¢
- Edwards 16.7¢
- Minturn 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81611, 81612
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aspen?
Most homes in Aspen get power from Public Service Co of Colorado, where residential customers pay an average of 16.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Aspen: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), City of Aspen (19.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aspen?
About $98 a month, based on 584 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of Colorado customers) at 16.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Aspen, CO?
3 utilities serve Aspen's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association, City of Aspen. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aspen?
In 2025, customers in Pitkin County averaged 98 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-13, when 6,184 customers (48.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.