Electricity rates in Monument, CO
Monument (6,420 people, El Paso County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on CORE Electric Cooperative pay about 16.98¢/kWh, 2% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Monument
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
Power outages in El Paso County right now
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Outage history in El Paso County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 55 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,540 (5.7%) | 8,823 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-25 | 2025-08-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Woodmoor 16.4¢
- Palmer Lake 17.0¢
- Gleneagle 16.4¢
- Air Force Academy 16.4¢
- Black Forest 15.7¢
- Woodland Park 17.0¢
- Cascade-Chipita Park 17.0¢
- Perry Park 16.7¢
- Manitou Springs 15.7¢
- Colorado Springs 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 80132
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monument?
Most homes in Monument get power from CORE Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Monument: Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monument?
About $143 a month, based on 843 kWh a month (the average for CORE Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Monument, CO?
2 utilities serve Monument's ZIP codes: CORE Electric Cooperative, Mountain View Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monument?
In 2025, customers in El Paso County averaged 55 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-27, when 8,823 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.