Electricity rates in Gunnison, CO
Gunnison (6,076 people, Gunnison County) is served by 6 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 Gunnison
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
| Holy Cross Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.03¢ | $146 | 50K | 71 |
| Gunnison County Electric Association. | Electric cooperative | 19.27¢ | $172 | 12K | 293 |
| City of Gunnison | Municipal utility | 13.27¢ | $164 | 4,715 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Gunnison County right now
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Outage history in Gunnison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 29 | 43 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 225 (1.5%) | 351 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-03 | 2025-01-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (29 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crested Butte 16.7¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Buena Vista 16.7¢
- Salida 16.7¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Basalt 16.7¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81230, 81231
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gunnison?
Most homes in Gunnison 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 Gunnison: Delta Montrose Electric Association (15.59¢), Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), Gunnison County Electric Association. (19.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gunnison?
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 Gunnison, CO?
6 utilities serve Gunnison's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Delta Montrose Electric Association, Holy Cross Electric Association, Gunnison County Electric Association., City of Gunnison, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gunnison?
In 2025, customers in Gunnison County averaged 43 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-25, when 351 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.