Electricity rates in Crested Butte, CO
Crested Butte (1,579 people, Gunnison County) is served by 6 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 Crested Butte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Holy Cross Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.03¢ | $146 | 50K | 71 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
| Gunnison County Electric Association. | Electric cooperative | 19.27¢ | $172 | 12K | 293 |
| City of Gunnison | Municipal utility | 13.27¢ | $164 | 4,715 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Gunnison County right now
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Outage history in Gunnison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 29 | 43 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 225 (1.5%) | 351 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-03 | 2025-01-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (29 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gunnison 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Basalt 16.7¢
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Leadville North 16.7¢
- Leadville 16.7¢
- Buena Vista 16.7¢
- Glenwood Springs 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81224, 81225
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Crested Butte?
Most homes in Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), Delta Montrose Electric Association (15.59¢), Gunnison County Electric Association. (19.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Crested Butte?
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 Crested Butte, CO?
6 utilities serve Crested Butte's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association, Delta Montrose Electric Association, Gunnison County Electric Association., City of Gunnison, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Crested Butte?
In 2025, customers in Gunnison County averaged 43 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-25, when 351 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.