Electricity rates in Fruita, CO
Fruita (12,795 people, Mesa 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 Fruita
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Grand Valley Power | Electric cooperative | 16.95¢ | $135 | 18K | 116 |
Power outages in Mesa County right now
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Outage history in Mesa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 259 | 158 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,936 (8.8%) | 5,872 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-09-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (259 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Loma 16.7¢
- Redlands 16.7¢
- Grand Junction 16.7¢
- Orchard Mesa 16.7¢
- Fruitvale 16.7¢
- Clifton 16.7¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Parachute 16.7¢
- Battlement Mesa 16.7¢
- Delta 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81521
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fruita?
Most homes in Fruita 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 Fruita: Grand Valley Power (16.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fruita?
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 Fruita, CO?
2 utilities serve Fruita's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Grand Valley Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fruita?
In 2025, customers in Mesa County averaged 2 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-13, when 5,872 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.