City of Aspen electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of Aspen is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,128 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Aspen bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $98.85 | $51.23 |
| 1,000 kWh | $197.70 | $106.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $296.55 | $169.36 |
| 2,000 kWh | $395.40 | $252.66 |
*Residential (effective 2016-01-01, $14.23/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Aspen residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2016-01-01 | $14.23 | 7.40¢ first 520 kWh, 11.11¢ first 1,360 kWh, 16.66¢ first 2,800 kWh, 29.16¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Aspen rate history
2015–2025: +70% change in the average residential rate (11.14¢ → 18.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Aspen doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Aspen's counties, customers averaged 98 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitkin | 98 | 26 | 6,184 | 2025-07-13 |
City of Aspen service area
City of Aspen serves Pitkin County in Colorado and 1 ZIP codes.
Pitkin
Cities: Aspen
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Aspen at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,239,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 70,025 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 918 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Aspen's electricity rate?
City of Aspen residential customers pay an average of 19.77¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 19% above the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 10% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Aspen electric bill?
About $369 a month. The average City of Aspen home uses 1,866 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $198.
How many customers does City of Aspen have?
City of Aspen serves 3,128 residential customers in Colorado, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Aspen before making decisions.