Electricity rates in Parachute, CO
Parachute (1,105 people, Garfield County) is served by 4 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 Parachute
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Holy Cross Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.03¢ | $146 | 50K | 71 |
| Grand Valley Power | Electric cooperative | 16.95¢ | $135 | 18K | 116 |
| White River Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $108 | 2,641 | 216 |
Power outages in Garfield County right now
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Outage history in Garfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 222 | 225 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,189 (12%) | 3,832 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-06-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (222 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Battlement Mesa 16.7¢
- Rifle 16.7¢
- Silt 16.7¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- New Castle 16.7¢
- Clifton 16.7¢
- Fruitvale 16.7¢
- Orchard Mesa 16.7¢
- Grand Junction 16.7¢
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81635
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Parachute?
Most homes in Parachute 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 Parachute: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), Grand Valley Power (16.95¢), White River Electric Association (15.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Parachute?
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 Parachute, CO?
4 utilities serve Parachute's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association, Grand Valley Power, White River Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Parachute?
In 2025, customers in Garfield County averaged 3 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-22, when 3,832 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.