Electricity rates in Montrose, CO
Montrose (19,062 people, Montrose County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Delta Montrose Electric Association pay about 15.59¢/kWh, 6% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Montrose
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Montrose County right now
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Outage history in Montrose County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 155 | 123 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,633 (26.6%) | 2,587 (10.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-03 | 2025-04-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (155 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Olathe 16.7¢
- Delta 16.7¢
- Orchard City 15.6¢
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Telluride 16.4¢
- Mountain Village 17.6¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Gunnison 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81401, 81402, 81403
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montrose?
Most homes in Montrose get power from Delta Montrose Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 15.59¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Montrose: San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montrose?
About $112 a month, based on 718 kWh a month (the average for Delta Montrose Electric Association customers) at 15.59¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Montrose, CO?
2 utilities serve Montrose's ZIP codes: Delta Montrose Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montrose?
In 2025, customers in Montrose County averaged 2 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-10, when 2,587 customers (10.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.