Electricity rates in Colorado
See the latest average electricity prices in Colorado and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.17
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.17
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.10
per kWh
vs US average
-7%
cheaper
Price rank
#22
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$151
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Colorado compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Colorado
Estimated energy cost at Colorado's average residential rate of $0.17/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $93.50 | $1,122/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $119 | $1,428/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $153 | $1,836/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $195.5 | $2,346/yr |
Colorado electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Colorado's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$112
600 kWh · ≈ $3.68/day
Per day
$3.68
Per year
$1,344
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Colorado: common questions
Colorado's average residential electricity price is $0.17 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 7% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #22 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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