Electricity rates in Ordway, CO
Ordway (1,032 people, Crowley County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Black Hills Colorado Electric pay about 18.99¢/kWh, 15% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Ordway
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Electric cooperative | 18.74¢ | $133 | 8,169 | 1,290 |
Power outages in Crowley County right now
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Outage history in Crowley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 135 | 172 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,014 (83.6%) | 1,051 (43.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-03 | 2025-02-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rocky Ford 19.0¢
- Fowler 19.0¢
- La Junta 19.0¢
- Las Animas 19.0¢
- Pueblo 19.0¢
- Pueblo West 19.0¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Colorado City 19.0¢
- Lamar 19.0¢
- Security-Widefield 19.0¢
ZIP codes: 81063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ordway?
Most homes in Ordway get power from Black Hills Colorado Electric, where residential customers pay an average of 18.99¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ordway: Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), Southeast Colorado Power Association (18.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ordway?
About $96 a month, based on 506 kWh a month (the average for Black Hills Colorado Electric customers) at 18.99¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ordway, CO?
3 utilities serve Ordway's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, Mountain View Electric Association, Southeast Colorado Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ordway?
In 2025, customers in Crowley County averaged 2 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-08, when 1,051 customers (43.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.