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Colorado Electricity Rates

Compare rates from 2 utilities serving Colorado. Find the best rates and learn how to save on your electricity bill.

Avg. Rate

14.0¢/kWh

Lowest Rate

13.8¢/kWh

Highest Rate

14.2¢/kWh

Customers

1.5M

Colorado Utilities
2 utilities ranked by average electricity rate
1

Black Hills Energy Colorado

Lowest Rate

100,000 customers

Budget BillingEnergy Efficiency

13.8¢/kWh

+3.2% YoY
14% below

national avg

Service Areas:

Pueblo
2

Xcel Energy Colorado

1.5 million customers

Time-of-Use RatesBudget BillingSolar Programs

14.2¢/kWh

+4.5% YoY
11% below

national avg

Service Areas:

DenverColorado SpringsBoulder
Market Overview

This state operates a regulated electricity market where your local utility provides both delivery and supply. Rates are set by the state public utility commission.

Money-Saving Tips
  • •Enroll in Budget Billing to spread costs evenly throughout the year
  • •Check for utility rebate programs on efficient appliances
  • •Review your rate plan options - you may qualify for lower rates
  • •Contact your utility about assistance programs if you're struggling to pay
Assistance Programs
  • 1Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • 2Weatherization Assistance Program

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Frequently Compared: Colorado City Rates

Compare electricity rates and utility providers across popular Colorado cities. Each city guide includes rate plans, bill breakdowns, and local assistance programs.

Denver

Xcel Energy

Colorado Springs

Xcel Energy

Aurora

Xcel Energy

Fort Collins

Xcel Energy

Boulder

Xcel Energy

Lakewood

Xcel Energy

Thornton

Xcel Energy

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