Electricity rates in Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs (9,906 people, Garfield County) is served by 7 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 Glenwood Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Holy Cross Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.03¢ | $146 | 50K | 71 |
| Grand Valley Power | Electric cooperative | 16.95¢ | $135 | 18K | 116 |
| City of Glenwood Springs | Municipal utility | 12.23¢ | $192 | 7,259 | — |
| White River Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $108 | 2,641 | 216 |
| Moon Lake Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 9.95¢ | $82 | 1,525 | 81 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Garfield County right now
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Outage history in Garfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 222 | 225 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,189 (12%) | 3,832 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-06-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (222 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Castle 16.7¢
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Silt 16.7¢
- Basalt 16.7¢
- Gypsum 16.7¢
- Rifle 16.7¢
- Eagle 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Battlement Mesa 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81601, 81602
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Glenwood Springs?
Most homes in Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), Grand Valley Power (16.95¢), City of Glenwood Springs (12.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Glenwood Springs?
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 Glenwood Springs, CO?
7 utilities serve Glenwood Springs's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association, Grand Valley Power, City of Glenwood Springs, White River Electric Association, Moon Lake Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Glenwood Springs?
In 2025, customers in Garfield County averaged 3 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-22, when 3,832 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.