Electricity rates in Mancos, CO
Mancos (1,380 people, Montezuma County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on La Plata Electric Association pay about 19.17¢/kWh, 16% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Mancos
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.17¢ | $123 | 40K | 218 |
| Empire Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $115 | 13K | 175 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Montezuma County right now
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Outage history in Montezuma County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 9 (0.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-11-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cortez 16.4¢
- Durango 19.2¢
- Towaoc 16.4¢
- Bayfield 16.7¢
- Mountain Village 17.6¢
- Telluride 16.4¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Pagosa Springs 19.2¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81328
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mancos?
Most homes in Mancos get power from La Plata Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 19.17¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Mancos: Empire Electric Association (16.40¢), San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mancos?
About $123 a month, based on 642 kWh a month (the average for La Plata Electric Association customers) at 19.17¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mancos, CO?
3 utilities serve Mancos's ZIP codes: La Plata Electric Association, Empire Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mancos?
In 2025, customers in Montezuma County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-16, when 9 customers (0.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.