Electricity rates in Burlington, CO
Burlington (3,720 people, Kit Carson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Y-W Electric Association pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 1% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Burlington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y-W Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $127 | 4,878 | 700 |
| K C Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $132 | 3,411 | — |
Power outages in Kit Carson County right now
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Outage history in Kit Carson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 755 | 445 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,512 (65.8%) | 2,149 (56.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-23 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (755 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wray 15.9¢
- Yuma 15.9¢
- Limon 16.4¢
- Akron 15.1¢
- Lamar 19.0¢
- Holyoke 15.9¢
- Brush 15.1¢
- Las Animas 19.0¢
- Sterling 15.1¢
- Fort Morgan 15.1¢
ZIP codes: 80807
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Burlington?
Most homes in Burlington get power from Y-W Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Burlington: K C Electric Association (13.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Burlington?
About $127 a month, based on 777 kWh a month (the average for Y-W Electric Association customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Burlington, CO?
2 utilities serve Burlington's ZIP codes: Y-W Electric Association, K C Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Burlington?
In 2025, customers in Kit Carson County averaged 7 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 2,149 customers (56.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.