Electricity rates in Denver, CO
Denver (729,019 people, Adams 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 Denver
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| United Power | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $142 | 103K | 303 |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 136 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,535 (8.9%) | 49,942 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-20 | 2025-04-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glendale 16.7¢
- Edgewater 16.7¢
- Berkley 16.7¢
- Wheat Ridge 16.7¢
- Commerce City 16.7¢
- Lakewood 16.7¢
- Twin Lakes 16.7¢
- Englewood 16.7¢
- Sheridan 16.7¢
- Welby 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80201, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80208, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80214, 80215, 80216, 80217, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80221, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80225, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80229, 80230, 80231, 80232, 80233, 80234, 80235, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80243, 80244
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Denver?
Most homes in Denver 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 Denver: United Power (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Denver?
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 Denver, CO?
2 utilities serve Denver's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Denver?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 2 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-18, when 49,942 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.