Electricity rates in 80553 — Fort Collins, CO
Homes in ZIP 80553 pay about 15.1¢ per kWh (City of Fort Collins (CO), Jan–Aug 2026). The Colorado average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 80553 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins (CO) Municipal | 15.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $82 | 70,803 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Larimer | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc. Cooperative · serves Larimer | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $108 | 49,587 |
| City of Loveland (CO) Municipal · serves Larimer | 14.4¢ 2024 | $90 | 37,007 |
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. Cooperative · serves Larimer | 16.0¢ 2024 | $119 | 19,183 |
| Town of Estes Park Municipal · serves Larimer | 15.6¢ 2024 | $152 | 11,250 |
| High West Energy, Inc. Cooperative · serves Larimer | 17.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $125 | 670 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Larimer; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Colorado price trend
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.
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 about 80553
How much does electricity cost in 80553?
About 15.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Fort Collins (CO), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $136.
Who is the electric utility for 80553?
City of Fort Collins (CO), with about 70,803 residential customers in Colorado; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in CO getting more expensive?
The Colorado residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.