Electricity rates in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins (170,924 people, Larimer County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Fort Collins pay about 14.79¢/kWh, 11% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Collins
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins | Municipal utility | 14.79¢ | $90 | 72K | 8 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Poudre Valley REA | Electric cooperative | 12.78¢ | $112 | 51K | 151 |
| City of Loveland | Municipal utility | 16.00¢ | $99 | 37K | 27 |
Power outages in Larimer County right now
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Outage history in Larimer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 158 | 138 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,236 (11.1%) | 8,624 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (158 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 80521, 80522, 80523, 80524, 80525, 80526, 80527, 80528, 80553
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Collins?
Most homes in Fort Collins get power from City of Fort Collins, where residential customers pay an average of 14.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Collins: Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢), Poudre Valley REA (12.78¢), City of Loveland (16.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Collins?
About $90 a month, based on 610 kWh a month (the average for City of Fort Collins customers) at 14.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Collins, CO?
4 utilities serve Fort Collins's ZIP codes: City of Fort Collins, Public Service Co of Colorado, Poudre Valley REA, City of Loveland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Collins?
In 2025, customers in Larimer County averaged 2 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 8,624 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.