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

San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. electricity rates

San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 21.3¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $119 for 646 kWh a month.

Avg. home price21.3¢per kWh
Residential customers9,115CO, 2024
Avg. monthly use646kWh
Commercial13.7¢per kWh
Industrial19.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with San Luis Valley R E C, Inc.

500 kWh / month$107
650 kWh / month · avg. use$139
900 kWh / month$192
1,200 kWh / month$256

Monthly cost at the average price of 21.3¢ 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. averageSan Luis Valley R E C, Inc.
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 San Luis Valley R E C, Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 21.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. electric bill?

$119 a month in 2024, for an average of 646 kWh (EIA-861).

Is San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. cheaper than the Colorado average?

No: 21.3¢ versus the Colorado average of 17.2¢ (Aug 2026).