Average electric bill in Colorado
The average home in Colorado paid $103.30 a month for electricity in 2025: 658 kWh a month at 15.69¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $47.38 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 49 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Colorado was 17.17¢ per kWh, 0.96¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $103.30
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 658 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 17.17¢
- per kWh · +5.9% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 49 of 51
- price rank 23, use rank 39
Colorado electricity prices now
| Period | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17.17¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 16.21¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 16.80¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 15.69¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Colorado home's electricity costs today
The bill for 658 kWh (the Colorado average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Utilities | ETRResidential Service, Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day Option | $93.84 |
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | RE-TOUResidential Energy Time-Of-Use | $110.51 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | AResidential Service | $125.84 |
Average bill by utility in Colorado
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 15 of 34 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of ColoradoInvestor Owned | 1,379,910 | 584 | 15.90¢ | $92.91 |
| City of Colorado Springs - (CO)Municipal | 220,059 | 602 | 15.43¢ | $92.91 |
| CORE Electric CooperativeCooperative | 168,587 | 843 | 15.62¢ | $131.72 |
| United Power, IncCooperative | 103,104 | 797 | 16.50¢ | $131.45 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLCInvestor Owned | 97,888 | 506 | 18.71¢ | $94.77 |
| City of Fort Collins - (CO)Municipal | 71,804 | 610 | 14.34¢ | $87.43 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, IncCooperative | 61,343 | 877 | 15.65¢ | $137.24 |
| Poudre Valley REA, IncCooperative | 50,933 | 874 | 12.47¢ | $109.05 |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, IncCooperative | 50,431 | 1,124 | 12.45¢ | $140.00 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 44,938 | 1,148 | 16.47¢ | $189.03 |
| City of LongmontMunicipal | 41,483 | 674 | 13.12¢ | $88.39 |
| La Plata Electric Assn, IncCooperative | 40,369 | 642 | 18.33¢ | $117.64 |
| City of Loveland - (CO)Municipal | 37,387 | 618 | 15.29¢ | $94.55 |
| Delta Montrose Electric AssnCooperative | 32,985 | 718 | 14.90¢ | $106.93 |
| Yampa Valley Electric Assn IncCooperative | 23,604 | 859 | 16.98¢ | $145.84 |
kWh by month in Colorado
The average kWh of a Colorado home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in August (878 kWh) and the least in April (566 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 686 | |
| February | 651 | |
| March | 605 | |
| April | 566 | |
| May | 584 | |
| June | 724 | |
| July | 857 | |
| August | 878 | |
| September | 654 | |
| October | 585 | |
| November | 617 | |
| December | 738 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Colorado. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Colorado?
$103.30 a month in 2025, for 658 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Colorado?
17.17¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (16.21¢ in August 2025), and 16.80¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Colorado?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Colorado used the most electricity in August (878 kWh on average) and the least in April (566 kWh).
What does the average Colorado home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 658 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $93.84 (Colorado Springs Utilities) to $125.84 (CORE Electric Cooperative) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.