Electricity rates in Rifle, CO
Rifle (9,563 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 Rifle
| 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 |
| White River Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $108 | 2,641 | 216 |
| Moon Lake Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 9.95¢ | $82 | 1,525 | 81 |
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
- Silt 16.7¢
- New Castle 16.7¢
- Battlement Mesa 16.7¢
- Parachute 16.7¢
- Glenwood Springs 16.7¢
- Carbondale 16.7¢
- Meeker 16.7¢
- Basalt 16.7¢
- Palisade 16.7¢
- Cedaredge 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81650
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rifle?
Most homes in Rifle 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 Rifle: Holy Cross Electric Association (13.03¢), White River Electric Association (15.36¢), Moon Lake Electric Association (9.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rifle?
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 Rifle, CO?
4 utilities serve Rifle's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Association, White River Electric Association, Moon Lake Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rifle?
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.