Electricity rates in Ponderosa Park, CO
Ponderosa Park (3,232 people, Elbert County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on CORE Electric Cooperative pay about 16.98¢/kWh, 2% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Ponderosa Park
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| Mountain View Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.37¢ | $144 | 61K | 130 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
Power outages in Elbert County right now
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Outage history in Elbert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 159 | 330 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,890 (68.2%) | 3,265 (32.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-22 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (159 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elizabeth 16.7¢
- The Pinery 17.0¢
- Parker 16.7¢
- Castle Rock 17.0¢
- Stonegate 16.7¢
- Castle Pines 17.0¢
- Castle Pines North 16.7¢
- Meridian 16.7¢
- Dove Valley 16.7¢
- Carriage Club 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80107, 80116
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ponderosa Park?
Most homes in Ponderosa Park get power from CORE Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ponderosa Park: Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ponderosa Park?
About $143 a month, based on 843 kWh a month (the average for CORE Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ponderosa Park, CO?
3 utilities serve Ponderosa Park's ZIP codes: CORE Electric Cooperative, Mountain View Electric Association, Public Service Co of Colorado. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ponderosa Park?
In 2025, customers in Elbert County averaged 5 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 3,265 customers (32.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.