Electricity rates in Wellington, CO
Wellington (7,807 people, Larimer County) is served by 2 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 Wellington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| Poudre Valley REA | Electric cooperative | 12.78¢ | $112 | 51K | 151 |
Power outages in Larimer County right now
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Outage history in Larimer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 158 | 138 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,236 (11.1%) | 8,624 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (158 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 80549
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wellington?
Most homes in Wellington 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 Wellington: Poudre Valley REA (12.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wellington?
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 Wellington, CO?
2 utilities serve Wellington's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, Poudre Valley REA. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wellington?
In 2025, customers in Larimer County averaged 2 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 8,624 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.