Electricity rates in Boulder, CO
Boulder (106,803 people, Boulder 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 Boulder
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Poudre Valley REA | Electric cooperative | 12.78¢ | $112 | 51K | 151 |
| United Power | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $142 | 103K | 303 |
Power outages in Boulder County right now
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Outage history in Boulder County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 707 | 1,014 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 40,368 (24.2%) | 60,021 (36%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (707 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gunbarrel 16.7¢
- Superior 16.7¢
- Louisville 16.7¢
- Niwot 16.7¢
- Coal Creek 16.7¢
- Lafayette 16.7¢
- Broomfield 16.7¢
- Erie 16.7¢
- Nederland 16.7¢
- Longmont 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, 80306, 80307, 80308, 80309, 80310, 80314
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boulder?
Most homes in Boulder 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 Boulder: Poudre Valley REA (12.78¢), United Power (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Boulder?
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 Boulder, CO?
3 utilities serve Boulder's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Poudre Valley REA, United Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Boulder?
In 2025, customers in Boulder County averaged 16 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 60,021 customers (36%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.