Electricity rates in Cañon City, CO
Cañon City (16,400 people, Fremont County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on CORE Electric Cooperative pay about 16.98¢/kWh, 2% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Cañon City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| San Isabel Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.72¢ | $124 | 23K | 87 |
| Sangre De Cristo Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.96¢ | $148 | 15K | 198 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Fremont County right now
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Outage history in Fremont County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 51 | 96 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,329 (7%) | 5,380 (28.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-19 | 2025-10-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (51 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Penrose 19.0¢
- Cripple Creek 17.0¢
- Pueblo West 19.0¢
- Fort Carson 15.7¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Manitou Springs 15.7¢
- Stratmoor 15.7¢
- Colorado Springs 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 81212, 81215
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cañon City?
Most homes in Cañon City get power from CORE Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cañon City: Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢), Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢), San Isabel Electric Association (19.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cañon City?
About $143 a month, based on 843 kWh a month (the average for CORE Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cañon City, CO?
6 utilities serve Cañon City's ZIP codes: CORE Electric Cooperative, Black Hills Colorado Electric, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Isabel Electric Association, Sangre De Cristo Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cañon City?
In 2025, customers in Fremont County averaged 96 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-28, when 5,380 customers (28.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.