Electricity rates in Pueblo, CO
Pueblo (109,412 people, Pueblo County) is served by 6 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
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| San Isabel Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.72¢ | $124 | 23K | 87 |
| 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 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Electric cooperative | 18.74¢ | $133 | 8,169 | 1,290 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
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 West 19.0¢
- Colorado City 19.0¢
- Penrose 19.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Fowler 19.0¢
- Security-Widefield 19.0¢
- Fort Carson 15.7¢
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Cañon City 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 81001, 81002, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81008, 81009, 81010, 81011, 81012
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pueblo?
Most homes in Pueblo 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: San Isabel Electric Association (19.72¢), Mountain View Electric Association (16.37¢), Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pueblo?
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, CO?
6 utilities serve Pueblo's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, San Isabel Electric Association, Mountain View Electric Association, Public Service Co of Colorado, Southeast Colorado Power Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pueblo?
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.