City of Colorado Springs residential customers paid an average of 14.45¢/kWh in 2024 —
3% below the Colorado average of 14.88¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 216,771 residential customers across 2 CO counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Fountain (13.74¢), works out about $77/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Colorado Springs compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Colorado Springs, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fountain | 13.74 | 17,242 | -0.71 | -$77 |
| City of Colorado Springs (this page) | 14.45 | 216,771 | — | — |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 15.04 | 165,067 | +0.59 | +$64 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 15.05 | 1,365,053 | +0.59 | +$64 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | 15.52 | 59,789 | +1.06 | +$115 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 17.05 | 89,252 | +2.59 | +$280 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn | 17.22 | 8,148 | +2.76 | +$299 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Colorado Springs. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Colorado Springs customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Colorado Springs customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Colorado Springs premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | City of Fountain | 13.74 | +$77 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.80 | 14.45 | +4.7% |
| Residential customers | 211,787 | 216,771 | +2.4% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Colorado electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Colorado Springs bill
Colorado is a regulated retail market — City of Colorado Springs customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.colorado.gov.
Counties served (CO, EIA-861 2024)
El Paso · Teller
Head-to-head comparisons
- Public Service Co of Colorado vs City of Colorado Springs
- City of Colorado Springs vs CORE Electric Cooperative
- City of Colorado Springs vs Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
- City of Colorado Springs vs Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is City of Colorado Springs more expensive than other Colorado utilities?
- City of Colorado Springs customers paid an average 14.45 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% below the Colorado volume-weighted average of 14.88 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Colorado Springs?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Colorado has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (puc.colorado.gov).
- How many customers does City of Colorado Springs have?
- 216,771 residential customers in Colorado in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.