Electricity rates in 81082 — Trinidad, CO
Homes in ZIP 81082 pay about 17.8¢ per kWh (San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc., 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 17.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81082 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 81082
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc. Cooperative | 17.8¢ 2024 | $116 | 23,289 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Las Animas County | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn Cooperative · serves Las Animas County | 17.2¢ 2024 | $127 | 8,148 |
| City of Trinidad (CO) Municipal · serves Las Animas County | 17.5¢ 2024 | $152 | 4,680 |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc. (NM) Cooperative · serves Las Animas County | 19.9¢ 2024 | $335 | 5 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Las Animas 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 81082
How much does electricity cost in 81082?
About 17.8¢ per kWh for homes (San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $160.
Who is the electric utility for 81082?
San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc., with about 23,289 residential customers in Colorado; 4 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¢.