City of Center electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of Center is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,344 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% less 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 Center bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.15 | $41.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $110.30 | $79.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $165.45 | $117.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $220.60 | $155.74 |
*Residential (effective nan, $5.25/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 Center residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $5.25 | 0.00¢ first 25 kWh, 7.62¢ after |
| Residential Cnty | nan | $5.25 | 0.00¢ first 25 kWh, 7.62¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Center rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (10.86¢ → 10.55¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Center 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 Center's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache | 284 | 11 | 732 | 2025-04-25 |
| Rio Grande | 235 | 43 | 3,344 | 2025-09-30 |
City of Center service area
City of Center serves 2 counties in Colorado and 1 ZIP codes.
Rio Grande, Saguache
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Center at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,233,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 21,172 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 3227 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Center's electricity rate?
City of Center residential customers pay an average of 11.03¢ 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 33% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Center electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average City of Center home uses 1,313 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $110.
How many customers does City of Center have?
City of Center serves 1,344 residential customers in Colorado, across 2 counties.
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 Center before making decisions.