Electricity rates in Telluride, CO
Telluride (2,399 people, San Miguel County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Empire Electric Association pay about 16.40¢/kWh, 1% less than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Telluride
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $115 | 13K | 175 |
| San Miguel Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $141 | 12K | — |
Power outages in San Miguel County right now
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Outage history in San Miguel County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mountain Village 17.6¢
- Ouray 17.6¢
- Montrose 15.6¢
- Durango 19.2¢
- Olathe 16.7¢
- Mancos 19.2¢
- Bayfield 16.7¢
- Delta 16.7¢
- Cortez 16.4¢
- Orchard City 15.6¢
ZIP codes: 81435
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Telluride?
Most homes in Telluride get power from Empire Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 16.40¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Telluride: San Miguel Power Association (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Telluride?
About $115 a month, based on 703 kWh a month (the average for Empire Electric Association customers) at 16.40¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Telluride, CO?
2 utilities serve Telluride's ZIP codes: Empire Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Telluride?
In 2025, customers in San Miguel County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.