K C Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Colorado · WECC region
K C Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,411 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.41¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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K C Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.05 | $87.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.10 | $144.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.15 | $201.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $268.20 | $258.40 |
*Rural Residential - 2 (effective 2017-02-01, $30.00/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.
K C Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential - 2 | 2017-02-01 | $30.00 | 11.42¢ |
| Town Residential - 1 | 2017-02-01 | $25.00 | 10.31¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
K C Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (13.40¢ → 13.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
K C Electric Association 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 K C Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1,042 | 17 | 1,375 | 2025-06-27 |
| Kit Carson | 445 | 25 | 2,149 | 2025-06-27 |
| Lincoln | 339 | 22 | 1,056 | 2025-03-19 |
| Kiowa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-17 |
K C Electric Association service area
K C Electric Association serves 4 counties in Colorado and 22 ZIP codes.
Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln
Cities: Burlington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,411 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 23 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $24,747 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 82 MWh |
K C Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.45¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,723,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 229,946 MWh |
| Peak demand | 57 MW summer · 38 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.1% |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 10066 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is K C Electric Association's electricity rate?
K C Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 13.41¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 19% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average K C Electric Association electric bill?
About $132 a month. The average K C Electric Association home uses 984 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does K C Electric Association have?
K C Electric Association serves 3,411 residential customers and 6,609 customers in total in Colorado, across 4 counties.
Does K C Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
K C Electric Association had 23 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 MW of capacity. 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 K C Electric Association before making decisions.