Electricity rates in Broomfield, CO
Broomfield (65,065 people, Boulder 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 Broomfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| 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
- Louisville 16.7¢
- Superior 16.7¢
- Lafayette 16.7¢
- Northglenn 16.7¢
- Westminster 16.7¢
- Federal Heights 16.7¢
- Thornton 16.7¢
- Sherrelwood 16.7¢
- Twin Lakes 16.7¢
- Arvada 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80020, 80021, 80023, 80038
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Broomfield?
Most homes in Broomfield 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 Broomfield: United Power (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Broomfield?
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 Broomfield, CO?
2 utilities serve Broomfield's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Broomfield?
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.