City of Lamar electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of Lamar is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,089 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% more 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 Lamar bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $93.35 | $73.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $186.70 | $135.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $280.05 | $196.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $373.40 | $258.00 |
*RATE-RLP RESIDENTIAL (effective 2013-06-01, $12.00/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 Lamar residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATE-RLP RESIDENTIAL | 2013-06-01 | $12.00 | 12.30¢ |
| Net Metering Customer Generation Less Than 25 KW (Residential) | 2010-03-09 | $10.90 | 12.12¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lamar rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (14.51¢ → 17.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Lamar | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 15 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.13 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 0 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 15 | 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 Lamar's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-03 |
| Prowers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-17 |
City of Lamar service area
City of Lamar serves 2 counties in Colorado.
Bent, Prowers
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lamar at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,395,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 86,229 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 10633 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lamar's electricity rate?
City of Lamar residential customers pay an average of 18.67¢ 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 13% above the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 4% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lamar electric bill?
About $328 a month. The average City of Lamar home uses 1,757 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $187.
How many customers does City of Lamar have?
City of Lamar serves 4,089 residential customers in Colorado, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Lamar?
In 2019, the average City of Lamar customer was without power for 15 min (SAIDI) over 0.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 15 min. The Colorado average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Lamar before making decisions.