The average residential electric rate in Colorado is 16.54¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 16.79¢ in 2026-02 and bottomed at 15.58¢ in 2025-05.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 15.58¢ |
| 2025-06 | 16.04¢ |
| 2025-07 | 15.99¢ |
| 2025-08 | 16.37¢ |
| 2025-09 | 16.7¢ |
| 2025-10 | 16.26¢ |
| 2025-11 | 16.35¢ |
| 2025-12 | 16.12¢ |
| 2026-01 | 16.44¢ |
| 2026-02 | 16.79¢ |
| 2026-03 | 16.74¢ |
| 2026-04 | 16.54¢ |
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