City of Gunnison electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of Gunnison is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,715 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.27¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Gunnison bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.35 | $50.11 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.70 | $91.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.05 | $132.82 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.40 | $174.17 |
*Residential (effective 2017-01-01, $8.75/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 Gunnison residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2017-01-01 | $8.75 | 8.27¢ |
| Residential (Time of Day)time-of-use | 2013-02-01 | $12.23 | 3.1¢ (12am–6am, 10am–5pm, 9pm–12am) · 8.8¢ (6am–10am, 5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Gunnison rate history
2015–2025: +45% change in the average residential rate (8.77¢ → 12.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Gunnison 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 Gunnison's counties, customers averaged 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | 43 | 14 | 351 | 2025-01-25 |
City of Gunnison service area
City of Gunnison serves Gunnison County in Colorado and 5 ZIP codes.
Gunnison
Cities: Gunnison, Crested Butte
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 18 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Gunnison at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,864,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 69,865 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 7826 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Gunnison's electricity rate?
City of Gunnison residential customers pay an average of 13.27¢ 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 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Gunnison electric bill?
About $164 a month. The average City of Gunnison home uses 1,235 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Gunnison have?
City of Gunnison serves 4,715 residential customers in Colorado, across 1 county.
Does City of Gunnison offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential (Time of Day). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Gunnison before making decisions.