Electricity rates in Delta, CO
Delta (8,791 people, Delta 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 Delta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
| Grand Valley Power | Electric cooperative | 16.95¢ | $135 | 18K | 116 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Delta County right now
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Outage history in Delta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 264 | 180 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,449 (45.9%) | 1,400 (11.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-06 | 2025-04-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (264 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Orchard City 15.6¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Clifton 16.7¢
- Orchard Mesa 16.7¢
- Fruitvale 16.7¢
- Grand Junction 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81416
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Delta?
Most homes in Delta 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 Delta: Delta Montrose Electric Association (15.59¢), Grand Valley Power (16.95¢), San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Delta?
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 Delta, CO?
4 utilities serve Delta's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Delta Montrose Electric Association, Grand Valley Power, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Delta?
In 2025, customers in Delta County averaged 2 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-17, when 1,400 customers (11.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.