City of Fort Collins residential customers paid an average of 13.21¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% below the Colorado average of 14.88¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 70,803 residential customers across 1 CO county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Poudre Valley REA (12.21¢), works out about $107/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Fort Collins compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Fort Collins, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 12.21 | 49,587 | -0.99 | -$107 |
| City of Fort Collins (this page) | 13.21 | 70,803 | — | — |
| City of Loveland | 14.40 | 37,007 | +1.20 | +$129 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 15.05 | 1,365,053 | +1.84 | +$199 |
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc | 15.98 | 19,183 | +2.78 | +$300 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Fort Collins. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Fort Collins premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larimer | Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 12.21 | +$107 |
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 | 12.68 | 13.21 | +4.2% |
| Residential customers | 70,098 | 70,803 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Colorado electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Fort Collins bill
Colorado is a regulated retail market — City of Fort Collins customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.colorado.gov.
Counties served (CO, EIA-861 2024)
Larimer
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Fort Collins more expensive than other Colorado utilities?
- City of Fort Collins customers paid an average 13.21 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the Colorado volume-weighted average of 14.88 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Fort Collins?
- 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 Fort Collins have?
- 70,803 residential customers in Colorado in 2024, 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.