Electricity rates in Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs (12,435 people, Routt County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Yampa Valley Electric Association pay about 17.77¢/kWh, 7% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Steamboat Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 17.77¢ | $153 | 24K | 272 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Mountain Parks Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.35¢ | $134 | 20K | 181 |
Power outages in Routt County right now
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Outage history in Routt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 290 | 245 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,733 (9.4%) | 2,907 (15.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-07 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (290 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 80477, 80487, 80488
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Steamboat Springs?
Most homes in Steamboat Springs get power from Yampa Valley Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 17.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Steamboat Springs: Public Service Co of Colorado (16.72¢), Mountain Parks Electric (18.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Steamboat Springs?
About $153 a month, based on 859 kWh a month (the average for Yampa Valley Electric Association customers) at 17.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Steamboat Springs, CO?
3 utilities serve Steamboat Springs's ZIP codes: Yampa Valley Electric Association, Public Service Co of Colorado, Mountain Parks Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Steamboat Springs?
In 2025, customers in Routt County averaged 4 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 2,907 customers (15.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.