Electricity rates in Fort Carson, CO
Fort Carson (13,813 people, El Paso County) is served by 4 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 Fort Carson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs | Municipal utility | 15.74¢ | $95 | 220K | 41 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
| City of Fountain | Municipal utility | 14.69¢ | $105 | 17K | 42 |
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¢
- Security-Widefield 19.0¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Colorado Springs 15.7¢
- Manitou Springs 15.7¢
- Air Force Academy 16.4¢
- Cascade-Chipita Park 17.0¢
- Black Forest 15.7¢
- Cripple Creek 17.0¢
- Gleneagle 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 80902, 80911, 80913
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Carson?
Most homes in Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson: Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢), Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), City of Fountain (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Carson?
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 Fort Carson, CO?
4 utilities serve Fort Carson's ZIP codes: City of Colorado Springs, Black Hills Colorado Electric, Mountain View Electric Association, City of Fountain. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Carson?
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.