Electricity rates in Buena Vista, CO
Buena Vista (2,760 people, Chaffee 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 Buena Vista
| 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 Chaffee County right now
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Outage history in Chaffee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 546 | 287 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,448 (36%) | 4,939 (40%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (546 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Salida 16.7¢
- Leadville 16.7¢
- Leadville North 16.7¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Breckenridge 16.7¢
- Crested Butte 16.7¢
- Gunnison 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Frisco 16.7¢
- Cripple Creek 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 81211
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buena Vista?
Most homes in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buena Vista?
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 Buena Vista, CO?
2 utilities serve Buena Vista'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 Buena Vista?
In 2025, customers in Chaffee County averaged 4 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 4,939 customers (40%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.