Electricity rates in Longmont, CO
Longmont (92,088 people, Boulder County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Longmont pay about 13.72¢/kWh, 17% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Longmont
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Longmont | Municipal utility | 13.72¢ | $92 | 41K | 40 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| United Power | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $142 | 103K | 303 |
| Poudre Valley REA | Electric cooperative | 12.78¢ | $112 | 51K | 151 |
Power outages in Boulder County right now
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Outage history in Boulder County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 707 | 1,014 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 40,368 (24.2%) | 60,021 (36%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (707 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Longmont?
Most homes in Longmont get power from City of Longmont, where residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Longmont: Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢), United Power (17.76¢), Poudre Valley REA (12.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Longmont?
About $92 a month, based on 674 kWh a month (the average for City of Longmont customers) at 13.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Longmont, CO?
4 utilities serve Longmont's ZIP codes: City of Longmont, Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power, Poudre Valley REA. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Longmont?
In 2025, customers in Boulder County averaged 16 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 60,021 customers (36%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.