Electricity rates in Pueblo West, CO
Pueblo West (29,637 people, Pueblo 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 Pueblo West
| 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 |
| San Isabel Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.72¢ | $124 | 23K | 87 |
Power outages in Pueblo County right now
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Outage history in Pueblo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 218 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,611 (10.7%) | 11,006 (21.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-13 | 2025-04-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (218 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pueblo 19.0¢
- Penrose 19.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Fort Carson 15.7¢
- Security-Widefield 19.0¢
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Colorado City 19.0¢
- Cañon City 17.0¢
- Stratmoor 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 81007
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pueblo West?
Most homes in Pueblo West 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 Pueblo West: Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), San Isabel Electric Association (19.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pueblo West?
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 Pueblo West, CO?
3 utilities serve Pueblo West's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, Mountain View Electric Association, San Isabel Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pueblo West?
In 2025, customers in Pueblo County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-18, when 11,006 customers (21.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.