Electricity rates in Mead, CO
Mead (4,476 people, Weld 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 Mead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Weld County right now
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Outage history in Weld County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 249 | 331 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,721 (12%) | 11,457 (9.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-18 | 2025-03-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 80542
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mead?
Most homes in Mead 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 Mead: United Power (17.76¢), Poudre Valley REA (12.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mead?
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 Mead, CO?
3 utilities serve Mead's ZIP codes: 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 Mead?
In 2025, customers in Weld County averaged 5 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-24, when 11,457 customers (9.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.