CORE Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 15.04¢/kWh in 2024 —
1% above the Colorado average of 14.88¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 165,067 residential customers across 11 CO counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Fountain (13.74¢), works out about $141/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How CORE Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs CORE Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fountain | 13.74 | 17,242 | -1.31 | -$141 |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | 14.37 | 5,825 | -0.67 | -$72 |
| City of Colorado Springs | 14.45 | 216,771 | -0.59 | -$64 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative (this page) | 15.04 | 165,067 | — | — |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 15.05 | 1,365,053 | +0.00 | $0 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | 15.52 | 59,789 | +0.47 | +$51 |
| United Power, Inc | 15.75 | 101,502 | +0.71 | +$77 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 17.05 | 89,252 | +2.00 | +$216 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn | 17.22 | 8,148 | +2.17 | +$235 |
| San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc | 17.78 | 23,289 | +2.74 | +$296 |
9 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with CORE Electric Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than CORE Electric Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where CORE Electric Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | CORE Electric Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | City of Fountain | 13.74 | +$141 |
| Adams | Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | 14.37 | +$72 |
| Arapahoe | Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | 14.37 | +$72 |
| Teller | City of Colorado Springs | 14.45 | +$64 |
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 | 14.53 | 15.04 | +3.6% |
| Residential customers | 161,800 | 165,067 | +2.0% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Colorado electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a CORE Electric Cooperative bill
Colorado is a regulated retail market — CORE Electric Cooperative customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.colorado.gov.
Counties served (CO, EIA-861 2024)
Adams · Arapahoe · Chaffee · Clear Creek · Douglas · El Paso · Elbert · Fremont · Jefferson · Park · Teller
Head-to-head comparisons
- Public Service Co of Colorado vs CORE Electric Cooperative
- City of Colorado Springs vs CORE Electric Cooperative
- CORE Electric Cooperative vs United Power, Inc
- CORE Electric Cooperative vs Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
- CORE Electric Cooperative vs Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is CORE Electric Cooperative more expensive than other Colorado utilities?
- CORE Electric Cooperative customers paid an average 15.04 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Colorado volume-weighted average of 14.88 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from CORE Electric Cooperative?
- 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 CORE Electric Cooperative have?
- 165,067 residential customers in Colorado in 2024 across 11 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.