Electricity rates in Golden, CO
Golden (20,330 people, Jefferson County) is served by 3 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 Golden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| United Power | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $142 | 103K | 303 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 705 | 815 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 73,150 (26.3%) | 51,319 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (705 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Pleasant View 16.7¢
- Applewood 16.7¢
- Genesee 16.7¢
- Wheat Ridge 16.7¢
- Arvada 16.7¢
- Kittredge 16.7¢
- Lakewood 16.7¢
- Edgewater 16.7¢
- Indian Hills 16.7¢
- Evergreen 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80401, 80402, 80403, 80419
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Golden?
Most homes in Golden 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 Golden: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢), United Power (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Golden?
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 Golden, CO?
3 utilities serve Golden's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, United Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Golden?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 13 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 51,319 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.