Electricity rates in Olathe, CO
Olathe (1,798 people, Montrose 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 Olathe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| 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
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Delta 16.7¢
- Orchard City 15.6¢
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Clifton 16.7¢
- Orchard Mesa 16.7¢
- Fruitvale 16.7¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 81425
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olathe?
Most homes in Olathe 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 Olathe: Delta Montrose Electric Association (15.59¢), San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olathe?
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 Olathe, CO?
3 utilities serve Olathe's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, 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 Olathe?
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.