Electricity rates in Durango, CO
Durango (18,006 people, La Plata County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on La Plata Electric Association pay about 19.17¢/kWh, 16% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Durango
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.17¢ | $123 | 40K | 218 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Empire Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $115 | 13K | 175 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in La Plata County right now
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Outage history in La Plata County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 151 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,448 (25.5%) | 5,877 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-01 | 2025-07-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (151 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bayfield 16.7¢
- Mancos 19.2¢
- Cortez 16.4¢
- Mountain Village 17.6¢
- Telluride 16.4¢
- Towaoc 16.4¢
- Pagosa Springs 19.2¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Del Norte 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81301, 81302, 81303
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Durango?
Most homes in Durango get power from La Plata Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 19.17¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Durango: Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢), Empire Electric Association (16.40¢), San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Durango?
About $123 a month, based on 642 kWh a month (the average for La Plata Electric Association customers) at 19.17¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Durango, CO?
4 utilities serve Durango's ZIP codes: La Plata Electric Association, Public Service Co of Colorado, Empire Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Durango?
In 2025, customers in La Plata County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-07, when 5,877 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.