Electricity rates in Center, CO
Center (2,204 people, Saguache County) is served by 4 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 Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| San Isabel Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.72¢ | $124 | 23K | 87 |
| San Luis Valley R E C | Electric cooperative | 20.44¢ | $133 | 8,948 | 150 |
Power outages in Saguache County right now
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Outage history in Saguache County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 223 | 284 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 682 (20.9%) | 732 (22.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-03 | 2025-04-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (223 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Monte Vista 16.7¢
- Del Norte 16.7¢
- Alamosa 16.7¢
- Alamosa East 16.7¢
- Salida 16.7¢
- Pagosa Springs 19.2¢
- Cañon City 17.0¢
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Gunnison 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81125
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Center?
Most homes in Center 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 Center: Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢), San Isabel Electric Association (19.72¢), San Luis Valley R E C (20.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Center?
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 Center, CO?
4 utilities serve Center's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Black Hills Colorado Electric, San Isabel Electric Association, San Luis Valley R E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Center?
In 2025, customers in Saguache County averaged 4 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-25, when 732 customers (22.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.