Electricity rates in 81043 — Hartman, CO
Homes in ZIP 81043 pay about 17.2¢ per kWh (Southeast Colorado Power Assn, 2024 average). 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 17.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81043 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 81043
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn Cooperative | 17.2¢ 2024 | $127 | 8,148 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Prowers County | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| City of Lamar (CO) Municipal · serves Prowers County | 17.4¢ 2024 | $315 | 4,096 |
| Town of Holly (CO) Municipal · serves Prowers County | 14.5¢ 2024 | $153 | 573 |
| Town of Granada (CO) Municipal · serves Prowers County | 14.0¢ 2024 | $126 | 318 |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Prowers County | 18.4¢ 2024 | $73 | 31 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Prowers 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 81043
How much does electricity cost in 81043?
About 17.2¢ per kWh for homes (Southeast Colorado Power Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $155.
Who is the electric utility for 81043?
Southeast Colorado Power Assn, with about 8,148 residential customers in Colorado; 5 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¢.