City of Colorado Springs electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado · WECC region
City of Colorado Springs is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 220,059 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Colorado Springs bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $236.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.80 |
City of Colorado Springs residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Wise Plus Time-of-Day Option (ETR-P)time-of-use | 2025-10-01 | $20.79 | 10.8¢ (12am–9am, 1pm–5pm, 9pm–12am) · 28.4¢ (5pm–9pm) · 8.5¢ (9am–1pm) — summer weekdays |
| Energy Wise Standard Time of Day (ETR)time-of-use | 2025-10-01 | $19.67 | 9.8¢ (12am–5pm, 9pm–12am) · 32.6¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Time of Day (ETR)time-of-use | 2019-05-01 | $15.80 | 23.9¢ (3pm–7pm) · 7.0¢ (12am–3pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Colorado Springs rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (12.33¢ → 15.43¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Colorado Springs | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 41 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.68 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 60 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 41 | 118 | 121 |
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 Colorado Springs's counties, customers averaged 61 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teller | 296 | 36 | 2,130 | 2025-06-17 |
| El Paso | 55 | 41 | 8,823 | 2025-08-27 |
City of Colorado Springs service area
City of Colorado Springs serves 2 counties in Colorado and 52 ZIP codes.
El Paso, Teller
Cities: Colorado Springs, Security-Widefield, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Woodmoor, Stratmoor, Air Force Academy, Gleneagle, Manitou Springs
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 11,119 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 10,347 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 354 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 220,059 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 33 MWh |
City of Colorado Springs at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 11.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.05¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $544,718,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,511,231 MWh |
| Peak demand | 976 MW summer · 825 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 62% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.3% |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 3989 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Colorado Springs's electricity rate?
City of Colorado Springs residential customers pay an average of 15.74¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Colorado Springs electric bill?
About $95 a month. The average City of Colorado Springs home uses 602 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of Colorado Springs have?
City of Colorado Springs serves 220,059 residential customers and 264,106 customers in total in Colorado, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Colorado Springs?
In 2025, the average City of Colorado Springs customer was without power for 41 min (SAIDI) over 0.68 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 41 min. The Colorado average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Colorado Springs offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Energy Wise Plus Time-of-Day Option (ETR-P). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Colorado Springs offer net metering for solar?
City of Colorado Springs had 10,347 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 46.9 MW of capacity and 354 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Colorado Springs before making decisions.