Electricity Price per kWh in Colorado

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Colorado, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
15.79 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$157.90
Data period
February 2026
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Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate15.79 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$157.90
Data periodFebruary 2026

How Colorado compares nationally

Colorado rate
15.79 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-10.1%
Category
lower than national average

Colorado is below the U.S. average by 1.78¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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