Electricity rates in Aurora, CO
Aurora (359,407 people, Adams County) is served by 2 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 Aurora
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 136 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,535 (8.9%) | 49,942 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-20 | 2025-04-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glendale 16.7¢
- Commerce City 16.7¢
- Denver 16.7¢
- Cherry Creek 16.7¢
- Derby 16.7¢
- Cherry Hills Village 16.7¢
- Greenwood Village 16.7¢
- Englewood 16.7¢
- Welby 16.7¢
- Dove Valley 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80044, 80045, 80046, 80047
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aurora?
Most homes in Aurora 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 Aurora: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aurora?
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 Aurora, CO?
2 utilities serve Aurora's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aurora?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 2 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-18, when 49,942 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.