What is the average electricity rate in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in Colorado Springs is approximately 14.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $90 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Colorado Springs?

Natural gas customers in Colorado Springs pay an average of $54 per month. The rate is approximately $1.02/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Electricity in Colorado Springs is distributed by Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs natural gas service is provided by Colorado Springs Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Colorado Springs electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

Colorado Springs's electricity rate of 14.50¢/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 Colorado Springs?

To start electric service in Colorado Springs, contact Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal). For gas service, contact Colorado Springs Utilities. 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.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs Utilities, a municipally-owned four-service utility, provides gas, electric, water, and wastewater. It's one of the largest four-service utilities in the US and offers rates below Xcel Energy's.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Colorado Springs's electricity rate of 14.50¢/kWh is 1.66¢ below the Colorado average. As Colorado has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal)

Natural Gas Utility in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Utilities

Colorado Springs vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	Colorado Springs	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.50¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.02	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$90	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$54	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Colorado Springs Residents

As a Colorado city, Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in Colorado Springs is approximately 14.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $90 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Colorado Springs pay an average of $54 per month. The rate is approximately $1.02/therm per therm.
Electricity in Colorado Springs is distributed by Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Colorado Springs natural gas service is provided by Colorado Springs Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Colorado Springs's electricity rate of 14.50¢/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 Colorado Springs, contact Colorado Springs Utilities (municipal). For gas service, contact Colorado Springs Utilities. 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.