United Power, Inc residential customers paid an average of 15.75¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% above the Colorado average of 14.88¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 101,502 residential customers across 6 CO counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Poudre Valley REA (12.21¢), works out about $382/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How United Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs United Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 12.21 | 49,587 | -3.54 | -$382 |
| City of Longmont | 12.30 | 40,855 | -3.45 | -$373 |
| Highline Electric Assn | 14.12 | 5,047 | -1.63 | -$176 |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | 14.37 | 5,825 | -1.38 | -$149 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 15.04 | 165,067 | -0.71 | -$77 |
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 15.05 | 1,365,053 | -0.71 | -$76 |
| United Power, Inc (this page) | 15.75 | 101,502 | — | — |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with United Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than United Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where United Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | United Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | City of Fort Morgan | 6.97 | +$948 |
| Boulder | Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 12.21 | +$382 |
| Weld | Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 12.21 | +$382 |
| Adams | Morgan County Rural Elec Assn | 14.37 | +$149 |
| Jefferson | CORE Electric Cooperative | 15.04 | +$77 |
| Gilpin | Public Service Co of Colorado | 15.05 | +$76 |
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 | 13.61 | 15.75 | +15.8% |
| Residential customers | 98,343 | 101,502 | +3.2% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Colorado electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a United Power bill
Colorado is a regulated retail market — United Power 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 · Boulder · Broomfield · Gilpin · Jefferson · Weld
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is United Power, Inc more expensive than other Colorado utilities?
- United Power, Inc customers paid an average 15.75 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% above the Colorado volume-weighted average of 14.88 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from United Power, Inc?
- 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 United Power, Inc have?
- 101,502 residential customers in Colorado in 2024 across 6 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.