Electricity rates in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs (456,568 people, El Paso County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on City of Colorado Springs pay about 15.74¢/kWh, 5% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Colorado Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs | Municipal utility | 15.74¢ | $95 | 220K | 41 |
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| City of Fountain | Municipal utility | 14.69¢ | $105 | 17K | 42 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Electric cooperative | 18.74¢ | $133 | 8,169 | 1,290 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in El Paso County right now
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Outage history in El Paso County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 55 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,540 (5.7%) | 8,823 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-25 | 2025-08-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stratmoor 15.7¢
- Manitou Springs 15.7¢
- Fort Carson 15.7¢
- Security-Widefield 19.0¢
- Air Force Academy 16.4¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Cascade-Chipita Park 17.0¢
- Black Forest 15.7¢
- Gleneagle 16.4¢
- Woodland Park 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 80901, 80902, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80908, 80909, 80910, 80911, 80912, 80913, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80922, 80923, 80924, 80925, 80926, 80927, 80928, 80929, 80930, 80931, 80932, 80933, 80934, 80935, 80936, 80937, 80938, 80939, 80941
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colorado Springs?
Most homes in Colorado Springs get power from City of Colorado Springs, where residential customers pay an average of 15.74¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Colorado Springs: Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢), CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colorado Springs?
About $95 a month, based on 602 kWh a month (the average for City of Colorado Springs customers) at 15.74¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Colorado Springs, CO?
8 utilities serve Colorado Springs's ZIP codes: City of Colorado Springs, Mountain View Electric Association, Black Hills Colorado Electric, CORE Electric Cooperative, City of Fountain, Southeast Colorado Power Association, Public Service Co of Colorado, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colorado Springs?
In 2025, customers in El Paso County averaged 55 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-27, when 8,823 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.