Electricity rates in Basalt, CO
Basalt (3,891 people, Eagle 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 Basalt
| 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 |
Power outages in Eagle County right now
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Outage history in Eagle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 85 | 75 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,845 (15.8%) | 6,840 (15.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-07-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (85 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Gypsum 16.7¢
- Glenwood Springs 16.7¢
- Eagle 16.7¢
- Edwards 16.7¢
- New Castle 16.7¢
- Avon 16.7¢
- Crested Butte 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81621
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Basalt?
Most homes in Basalt 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 Basalt: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Basalt?
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 Basalt, CO?
2 utilities serve Basalt's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Basalt?
In 2025, customers in Eagle County averaged 75 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-09, when 6,840 customers (15.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.