Electricity rates in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge (31,192 people, Jefferson County) is served by Public Service Co of Colorado. 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 Wheat Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 705 | 815 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 73,150 (26.3%) | 51,319 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (705 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Edgewater 16.7¢
- Arvada 16.7¢
- Berkley 16.7¢
- Lakewood 16.7¢
- Applewood 16.7¢
- Denver 16.7¢
- Westminster 16.7¢
- Twin Lakes 16.7¢
- West Pleasant View 16.7¢
- Sherrelwood 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80033, 80034
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wheat Ridge?
Most homes in Wheat Ridge 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Wheat Ridge?
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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
Public Service Co of Colorado serves Wheat Ridge.
How often does the power go out in Wheat Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 13 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 51,319 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.