Electricity rates in Orchard City, CO
Orchard City (3,011 people, Delta 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 Orchard City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
Power outages in Delta County right now
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Outage history in Delta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 264 | 180 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,449 (45.9%) | 1,400 (11.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-06 | 2025-04-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (264 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
- Delta 16.7¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
- Paonia 15.6¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Clifton 16.7¢
- Fruitvale 16.7¢
- Orchard Mesa 16.7¢
- Grand Junction 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81410, 81414, 81418
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Orchard City?
Most homes in Orchard City 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 Orchard City: Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Orchard City?
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 Orchard City, CO?
2 utilities serve Orchard City's ZIP codes: Delta Montrose Electric Association, Public Service Co of Colorado. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Orchard City?
In 2025, customers in Delta County averaged 2 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-17, when 1,400 customers (11.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.