Electricity Cost in Colorado
The average residential electricity rate in Colorado is 16.74¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $151 per month or $1808 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
16.74 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$150.66
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1807.92
vs national (monthly)
$-20.70
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Colorado Compares
State rate
16.74 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
-12.1%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Colorado costs 12% less than the national average.
- Colorado ranks #22 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Colorado shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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City electricity costs in Colorado
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Colorado?
- The average residential electricity rate in Colorado is 16.74 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $150.66.
- Is electricity in Colorado cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Colorado costs about $20.70 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Colorado?
- At the average rate of 16.74¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $150.66 per month, or about $1807.92 per year.