Electricity rates in 81650 — Rifle, CO
Homes in ZIP 81650 pay about 16.9¢ per kWh (Public Service Co. of Colorado, 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 16.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81650 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 81650
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc. Cooperative | 12.0¢ 2024 | $138 | 49,982 |
| White River Electric Assn, Inc. Cooperative | 13.8¢ 2024 | $96 | 2,633 |
| Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc. Cooperative | 9.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $79 | 1,526 |
| Yampa Valley Electric Assn Inc. Cooperative · serves Rio Blanco County | 16.8¢ 2024 | $145 | 23,253 |
| Deseret Generation & Tran Coop Cooperative · serves Rio Blanco County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $422,350 | 1 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Rio Blanco 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 81650
How much does electricity cost in 81650?
About 16.9¢ per kWh for homes (Public Service Co. of Colorado, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $153.
Who is the electric utility for 81650?
Public Service Co. of Colorado, with about 1,365,053 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¢.