Town of Estes Park electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
Town of Estes Park is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,307 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.02¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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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Town of Estes Park bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.10 | $69.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170.20 | $123.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $255.30 | $178.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $340.40 | $232.50 |
*RESIDENTIAL (effective 2017-01-01, $14.70/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.
Town of Estes Park residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | 2017-01-01 | $14.70 | 10.89¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TIME-OF-DAYtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $7.70 | 5.9¢ (12am–6am, 1pm–3pm, 10pm–12am) · 11.9¢ (6am–1pm, 3pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMANDtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $7.70 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BASIC TIME-OF-DAYtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $7.70 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RMNP ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING | 2013-01-01 | $6.70 | 6.60¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Estes Park rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (12.24¢ → 16.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Estes Park 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 Town of Estes Park's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | 1,014 | 76 | 60,021 | 2025-12-18 |
| Larimer | 138 | 28 | 8,624 | 2025-12-18 |
Town of Estes Park service area
Town of Estes Park serves 2 counties in Colorado.
Boulder, Larimer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 90% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 444 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Estes Park at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,148,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 129,956 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 5997 |
| Website | WWW.PRPA.ORG |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Estes Park's electricity rate?
Town of Estes Park residential customers pay an average of 17.02¢ 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 3% above the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Estes Park electric bill?
About $163 a month. The average Town of Estes Park home uses 958 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $170.
How many customers does Town of Estes Park have?
Town of Estes Park serves 11,307 residential customers in Colorado, across 2 counties.
Does Town of Estes Park offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL ENERGY 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 Town of Estes Park before making decisions.