Electricity rates in 80601 — Brighton, CO
Homes in ZIP 80601 pay about 18.9¢ per kWh (United Power, Inc., 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 18.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 80601 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 80601
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Power, Inc. Cooperative | 18.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 101,502 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Adams County | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Adams County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 165,067 |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn Cooperative · serves Adams County | 14.4¢ 2024 | $146 | 5,825 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Adams County; 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 80601
How much does electricity cost in 80601?
About 18.9¢ per kWh for homes (United Power, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $170.
Who is the electric utility for 80601?
United Power, Inc., with about 101,502 residential customers in Colorado; 3 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¢.