Colorado electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $131.97 on Colorado Springs Utilities to $166.64 on CORE Electric Cooperative (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 13.2¢ to 16.7¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approves the tariffs of the investor-owned utilities. A city or public power utility gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 3 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $103.30 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 8 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Colorado
What 1,000 kWh costs in Colorado (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Electric CooperativeSchedule A · billing demand 5 kW | $166.64 | 16.66¢ | $0.00 |
| Xcel Energy (Colorado)Schedule RE-TOU · non-summer rates · 15% on-peak | $163.65 | 16.37¢ | +$1.28 (+0.8%) |
| Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR · winter rates · 15% on-peak | $131.97 | 13.20¢ | $0.00 |
See all Colorado electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Colorado
In 2025, the average home in Colorado used 658 kWh a month and paid $103.30 a month (15.7¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Colorado by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Colorado and natural gas bills in Colorado. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Colorado price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 168,587 | 843 | 15.6¢ | $131.72 |
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | 1,379,910 | 584 | 15.9¢ | $92.91 |
| Colorado Springs Utilities | 220,059 | 602 | 15.4¢ | $92.91 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado)Schedule RE-TOU | $163.65January | $186.14June | $22.49 |
| Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR | $131.97January | $153.75June | $21.78 |
Not in this table: CORE Electric Cooperative. This utility has a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Colorado
In the last 12 months, we recorded 8 rate changes in the Colorado tariffs on this site: 7 increases and 1 decrease. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Xcel Energy (Colorado)Schedule RE-TOU | General rate schedule adjustment – energy (GRSA-E) | 1.452¢ per kWh | 1.576¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | CORE Electric CooperativeSchedule A | Wholesale power cost adjustment (Quarter 4 2026 compared with Quarter 3 2026) | 0.706¢ per kWh | 0.379¢ per kWh | Source |
| July 1, 2026 | CORE Electric CooperativeSchedule A | Wholesale power cost adjustment (Quarter 3 2026 compared with Quarter 2 2026) | 0¢ per kWh | 0.706¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR | Access and facilities charge, per day | $0.64 per day | $0.68 per day | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR | Access and facilities charge, winter on-peak | 13.64¢ per kWh | 14.51¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR | Access and facilities charge, summer on-peak | 27.28¢ per kWh | 29.03¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Colorado Springs UtilitiesSchedule ETR | Access and facilities charge, off-peak | 6.82¢ per kWh | 7.26¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | CORE Electric CooperativeSchedule A | Energy charge | 10.819¢ per kWh | 11.55¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Colorado
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Colorado, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Time of use. Plans on this site with prices that change with the hour: Colorado Springs Utilities ETR, Xcel Energy (Colorado) RE-TOU. Where a utility has more than one plan, its plan comparison page shows which plan costs less at each usage.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Colorado?
In 2025, the average home in Colorado used 658 kWh a month and paid $103.30 a month, 15.7¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Colorado?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $131.97 on Colorado Springs Utilities to $166.64 on CORE Electric Cooperative (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 13.2¢ to 16.7¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Colorado utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 3 utilities in the table, Colorado Springs Utilities has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($131.97). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Colorado?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 8 rate changes for the Colorado tariffs on this site: 7 increases and 1 decrease. The most recent: Xcel Energy (Colorado) changed the general rate schedule adjustment – energy on October 19, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Colorado?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Xcel Energy (Colorado) bill is $186.14 in June and $163.65 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Colorado?
The CORE Board of Directors approves the rates of CORE Electric Cooperative. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approves the rates of Xcel Energy (Colorado). The Colorado Springs City Council (Utilities Board) approves the rates of Colorado Springs Utilities. Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Colorado get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Colorado Public Utilities Commission.