Electricity rates in 81124 — Capulin, CO
Homes in ZIP 81124 pay about 21.3¢ per kWh (San Luis Valley R E C, 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 21.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81124 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 81124
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. Cooperative | 21.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $119 | 9,115 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Conejos County | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Conejos 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 81124
How much does electricity cost in 81124?
About 21.3¢ per kWh for homes (San Luis Valley R E C, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $192.
Who is the electric utility for 81124?
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc., with about 9,115 residential customers in Colorado; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.