Electricity rates in Centennial, CO
Centennial (109,741 people, Arapahoe 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 Centennial
| 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 Arapahoe County right now
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Outage history in Arapahoe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 211 | 93 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,443 (6.9%) | 22,489 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (211 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Inverness 16.7¢
- Acres Green 16.7¢
- Lone Tree 16.7¢
- Cherry Creek 16.7¢
- Dove Valley 16.7¢
- Meridian 16.7¢
- Carriage Club 16.7¢
- Greenwood Village 16.7¢
- Stonegate 16.7¢
- Highlands Ranch 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80111, 80112, 80124
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Centennial?
Most homes in Centennial 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 Centennial: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Centennial?
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 Centennial, CO?
2 utilities serve Centennial'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 Centennial?
In 2025, customers in Arapahoe County averaged 93 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-26, when 22,489 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.