Electricity rates in Salida, CO
Salida (5,467 people, Chaffee County) is served by 3 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 Salida
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
Power outages in Chaffee County right now
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Outage history in Chaffee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 546 | 287 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,448 (36%) | 4,939 (40%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (546 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Buena Vista 16.7¢
- Cañon City 17.0¢
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Cripple Creek 17.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Gunnison 16.7¢
- Leadville 16.7¢
- Leadville North 16.7¢
- Penrose 19.0¢
- Center 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 81201
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salida?
Most homes in Salida 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 Salida: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢), Black Hills Colorado Electric (18.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salida?
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 Salida, CO?
3 utilities serve Salida's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative, Black Hills Colorado Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salida?
In 2025, customers in Chaffee County averaged 4 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 4,939 customers (40%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.