Electricity rates in Bayfield, CO
Bayfield (2,567 people, La Plata 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 Bayfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| La Plata Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.17¢ | $123 | 40K | 218 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in La Plata County right now
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Outage history in La Plata County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 151 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,448 (25.5%) | 5,877 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-01 | 2025-07-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (151 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Durango 19.2¢
- Pagosa Springs 19.2¢
- Mancos 19.2¢
- Telluride 16.4¢
- Mountain Village 17.6¢
- Cortez 16.4¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Towaoc 16.4¢
- Del Norte 16.7¢
- Monte Vista 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81122
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bayfield?
Most homes in Bayfield 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 Bayfield: La Plata Electric Association (19.17¢), San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bayfield?
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 Bayfield, CO?
3 utilities serve Bayfield's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, La Plata Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bayfield?
In 2025, customers in La Plata County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-07, when 5,877 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.