Colorado Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.54¢/kWh
-12% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#26
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$146
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Colorado |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $45.25 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $140.79 |
| Window AC unit | $36.20 |
| Portable AC unit | $44.25 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $60.34 |
| Heat pump water heater | $15.08 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $15.08 |
| Washing machine | $1.26 |
| Dishwasher | $6.54 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.03 |
| Chest freezer | $7.04 |
| Electric oven | $12.57 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Colorado
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.06/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Colorado rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.