Electricity rates in Lamar, CO
Lamar (7,555 people, Prowers County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Black Hills Colorado Electric pay about 18.99¢/kWh, 15% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Lamar
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Electric cooperative | 18.74¢ | $133 | 8,169 | 1,290 |
Power outages in Prowers County right now
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Outage history in Prowers County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-04 | 2025-01-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Las Animas 19.0¢
- Springfield 19.0¢
- La Junta 19.0¢
- Rocky Ford 19.0¢
- Ordway 19.0¢
- Fowler 19.0¢
- Burlington 16.4¢
- Limon 16.4¢
- Pueblo 19.0¢
- Pueblo West 19.0¢
ZIP codes: 81052
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lamar?
Most homes in Lamar get power from Black Hills Colorado Electric, where residential customers pay an average of 18.99¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lamar: Southeast Colorado Power Association (18.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lamar?
About $96 a month, based on 506 kWh a month (the average for Black Hills Colorado Electric customers) at 18.99¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lamar, CO?
2 utilities serve Lamar's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, Southeast Colorado Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lamar?
In 2025, customers in Prowers County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-17, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.