Electricity rates in Paonia, CO
Paonia (1,405 people, Delta County) is served by Delta Montrose Electric Association. Homes on Delta Montrose Electric Association pay about 15.59¢/kWh, 6% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Paonia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Montrose Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.59¢ | $112 | 33K | 116 |
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¢
- Orchard City 15.6¢
- Delta 16.7¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Crested Butte 16.7¢
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Gunnison 16.7¢
- Snowmass Village 13.0¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81428
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paonia?
Most homes in Paonia 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Paonia?
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 Paonia, CO?
Delta Montrose Electric Association serves Paonia.
How often does the power go out in Paonia?
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.