Average Electric Bill in Colorado (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Colorado is $100.57 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 29% below the U.S. average, #49 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 674 kWh used per month at Colorado's rate of 14.9¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$100.57
#49 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
674 kWh
per residential customer
14.9¢/kWh
29% below the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Colorado by home size
Priced at Colorado's 14.9¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Colorado's own average household use of 674 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 390 kWh | $58.19 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 586 kWh | $87.43 |
| Small house | 703 kWh | $104.89 |
| Large house | 1,093 kWh | $163.08 |
| Colorado average | 674 kWh | $100.57 |
Estimate your Colorado electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Colorado
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.