City of Delta electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of Delta is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,746 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.22¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 Delta bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.10 | $64.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.20 | $111.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.30 | $158.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $264.40 | $205.20 |
*Residential (effective 2013-10-10, $17.00/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 Delta residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-10-10 | $17.00 | 9.41¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Delta rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.48¢ → 12.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Delta 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 Delta's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 60 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 180 | 46 | 1,400 | 2025-04-17 |
City of Delta service area
City of Delta serves Delta County in Colorado.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 18% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Delta at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,199,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 56,977 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 5036 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Delta's electricity rate?
City of Delta residential customers pay an average of 13.22¢ 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 20% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Delta electric bill?
About $168 a month. The average City of Delta home uses 1,268 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Delta have?
City of Delta serves 3,746 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 Delta before making decisions.