EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Colorado Springs (CO) electricity rates

City of Colorado Springs (CO) (municipal) residential customers paid about 16.0¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $90 for 619 kWh a month.

Avg. home price16.0¢per kWh
Residential customers216,771CO, 2024
Avg. monthly use619kWh
Commercial9.6¢per kWh
Industrial9.2¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Colorado Springs (CO)

500 kWh / month$80
900 kWh / month$144
1,200 kWh / month$192

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Colorado averageU.S. averageCity of Colorado Springs (CO)
Aug 202617.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.9%16.2¢
vs. 5 years ago+27.2%13.5¢
Record high17.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$167973 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Colorado Springs (CO)’s electricity rate?

About 16.0¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Colorado Springs (CO) electric bill?

$90 a month in 2024, for an average of 619 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Colorado Springs (CO) cheaper than the Colorado average?

Yes: 16.0¢ versus the Colorado average of 17.2¢ (Aug 2026).