United Power electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Colorado · WECC region
United Power is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 103,104 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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United Power bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.80 | $40.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.60 | $62.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $266.40 | $83.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $355.20 | $105.00 |
*Smart Choice (RD1) (effective 2022-03-31, $19.00/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.
United Power residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Choice (RD1) | 2022-03-31 | $19.00 | 4.30¢ |
| Time of Day (RTD1)time-of-use | 2024-06-01 | $19.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–2pm, 10pm–12am) · 15.3¢ (2pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Peak Time of Day (RDP1)time-of-use | 2024-06-01 | $19.00 | 6.0¢ (12am–2pm, 10pm–12am) · 13.8¢ (2pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Usetime-of-use | 2017-03-01 | $19.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–2pm, 10pm–12am) · 15.4¢ (2pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
United Power rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (12.36¢ → 16.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | United Power | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 303 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.18 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 17 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 90 | 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 United Power's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | 1,014 | 76 | 60,021 | 2025-12-18 |
| Jefferson | 815 | 91 | 51,319 | 2025-12-19 |
| Gilpin | 546 | 27 | 5,515 | 2025-09-29 |
| Weld | 331 | 100 | 11,457 | 2025-03-24 |
| Adams | 136 | 51 | 49,942 | 2025-04-18 |
| Broomfield | 117 | 28 | 19,378 | 2025-01-08 |
United Power service area
United Power serves 6 counties in Colorado and 47 ZIP codes.
Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Jefferson, Weld
Cities: Denver, Thornton, Greeley, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Commerce City, Northglenn, Brighton, Lafayette, Erie, Evans, Golden, Johnstown, Welby, Superior, Federal Heights, Firestone, Frederick, Gunbarrel, Evergreen, Fort Lupton, Derby, Milliken, Lochbuie, Eaton, Dacono, Mead, Todd Creek, Platteville, Bennett, La Salle, Idaho Springs, Ault, Kersey, Hudson, Nederland, Aristocrat Ranchettes, Keenesburg, Upper Bear Creek
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 103,036 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3,636 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 13,331 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,252 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $686,600 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 861 MWh |
United Power at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.58¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.32¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $432,177,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,498,914 MWh |
| Peak demand | 678 MW summer · 510 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 19499 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is United Power's electricity rate?
United Power residential customers pay an average of 17.76¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% above the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 1% below the U.S. average.
What is the average United Power electric bill?
About $142 a month. The average United Power home uses 797 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $178.
How many customers does United Power have?
United Power serves 103,104 residential customers and 115,479 customers in total in Colorado, across 6 counties.
How reliable is United Power?
In 2025, the average United Power customer was without power for 5 hr 3 min (SAIDI) over 1.18 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 90 min. The Colorado average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does United Power offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Time of Day (RTD1). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does United Power offer net metering for solar?
United Power had 13,331 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 78.7 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 United Power before making decisions.