What is the average electricity rate in Black Hawk, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in Black Hawk is approximately 15.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Black Hawk?

Natural gas customers in Black Hawk pay an average of $56 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Black Hawk, Colorado?

Electricity in Black Hawk is distributed by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) and Black Hills Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Black Hawk?

Black Hawk natural gas service is provided by Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Black Hawk electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

Black Hawk's electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is below the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Black Hawk?

To start electric service in Black Hawk, contact Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) and Black Hills Energy. For gas service, contact Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Black Hawk, Colorado Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Black Hawk, Colorado

Black Hawk residents in Colorado receive electric service through Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) and natural gas distribution from Xcel Energy. Colorado's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Black Hawk households.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Black Hawk's electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is 0.32¢ below the Colorado average. As Colorado has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Black Hawk

Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)
Black Hills Energy
Holy Cross Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Black Hawk

Xcel Energy
Black Hills Energy
Atmos Energy Colorado

Black Hawk vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	Black Hawk	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.84¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$95	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$56	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Black Hawk Residents

As a Colorado city, Black Hawk residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Colorado LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program)
✅ Xcel Energy's RES Program
✅ Colorado Energy Smart
✅ Black Hills Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Black Hawk Residents

✓ High-altitude solar resources are excellent — Xcel Energy offers Solar*Rewards.
✓ Invest in strong attic insulation (R-49+) for cold mountain winters.
✓ Use a programmable thermostat to manage the large temperature swings common at altitude.
✓ Seal air leaks — dry Colorado air makes gaps in the building envelope very noticeable.
✓ Xcel Energy offers rebates for smart thermostats, insulation, and heat pumps.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Black Hawk, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in Black Hawk is approximately 15.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Black Hawk pay an average of $56 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Black Hawk is distributed by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) and Black Hills Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Black Hawk natural gas service is provided by Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Black Hawk's electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is below the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Black Hawk, contact Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) and Black Hills Energy. For gas service, contact Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.