Electricity rates in Sterling, CO
Sterling (14,104 people, Logan County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Morgan County Rural Electric Association pay about 15.12¢/kWh, 9% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Sterling
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $153 | 5,891 | 86 |
| Highline Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.86¢ | $143 | 5,013 | — |
| High West Energy | Electric cooperative | 15.89¢ | $132 | 671 | — |
Power outages in Logan County right now
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Outage history in Logan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 456 | 174 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,223 (63%) | 3,406 (50.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-23 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (456 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Akron 15.1¢
- Brush 15.1¢
- Fort Morgan 15.1¢
- Yuma 15.9¢
- Holyoke 15.9¢
- Julesburg 15.9¢
- Wray 15.9¢
- Kersey 16.7¢
- Keenesburg 17.0¢
- Eaton 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80751
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sterling?
Most homes in Sterling get power from Morgan County Rural Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sterling: Highline Electric Association (15.86¢), High West Energy (15.89¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sterling?
About $153 a month, based on 1,011 kWh a month (the average for Morgan County Rural Electric Association customers) at 15.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sterling, CO?
3 utilities serve Sterling's ZIP codes: Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Highline Electric Association, High West Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sterling?
In 2025, customers in Logan County averaged 2 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 3,406 customers (50.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.