City of Fort Collins electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado · WECC region
City of Fort Collins is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 71,804 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Fort Collins bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $221.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $295.80 |
City of Fort Collins residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL TOD RATEtime-of-use | 2022-01-01 | $9.59 | 7.2¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 27.0¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICEtime-of-use | 2017-06-01 | $6.14 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICEtime-of-use | 2017-06-01 | $6.14 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICE-Medical Assistance Program(Electrical Durable equipment& Air Conditioning)time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $5.37 | 8.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICE-Medical Assistance Program(Electrical Durable equipment)time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $5.37 | 8.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SERVICE-Medical Assistance Program(Air Conditioning only)time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $5.37 | 8.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Fort Collins rate history
2015–2025: +48% change in the average residential rate (9.70¢ → 14.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Fort Collins | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 8 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.13 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 62 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 8 | 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 Fort Collins's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larimer | 138 | 28 | 8,624 | 2025-12-18 |
City of Fort Collins service area
City of Fort Collins serves Larimer County in Colorado and 8 ZIP codes.
Larimer
Cities: Fort Collins
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 71,666 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 71,804 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4,899 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 324 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 6,260 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,070,374 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 20,060 MWh |
City of Fort Collins at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.59¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $173,076,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,453,039 MWh |
| Peak demand | 302 MW summer · 237 MW winter |
| Line losses | 0.2% |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 6604 |
| Website | www.fortcollins.gov/Services/Utilities/Programs-and-Rebates?key=conservation/keepcurrent |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fort Collins's electricity rate?
City of Fort Collins residential customers pay an average of 14.79¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 11% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fort Collins electric bill?
About $90 a month. The average City of Fort Collins home uses 610 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does City of Fort Collins have?
City of Fort Collins serves 71,804 residential customers and 80,929 customers in total in Colorado, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Fort Collins?
In 2025, the average City of Fort Collins customer was without power for 8 min (SAIDI) over 0.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 8 min. The Colorado average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Fort Collins offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL TOD RATE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Fort Collins offer net metering for solar?
City of Fort Collins had 4,899 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 28.4 MW of capacity and 324 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 Fort Collins before making decisions.