Electricity rates in Platteville, CO
Platteville (2,619 people, Weld County) is served by 2 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 Platteville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| United Power | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $142 | 103K | 303 |
Power outages in Weld County right now
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Outage history in Weld County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 249 | 331 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,721 (12%) | 11,457 (9.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-18 | 2025-03-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gilcrest 16.7¢
- Aristocrat Ranchettes 17.8¢
- Milliken 16.7¢
- Fort Lupton 17.8¢
- Firestone 17.8¢
- Mead 16.7¢
- Johnstown 16.7¢
- Frederick 17.8¢
- Dacono 17.8¢
- La Salle 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80651
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Platteville?
Most homes in Platteville 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 Platteville: United Power (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Platteville?
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 Platteville, CO?
2 utilities serve Platteville's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Platteville?
In 2025, customers in Weld County averaged 5 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-24, when 11,457 customers (9.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.