What is the average electricity rate in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek?

Natural gas customers in Cripple Creek pay an average of $54 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cripple Creek, Colorado?

Electricity in Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek?

Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

Cripple Creek'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 Cripple Creek?

To start electric service in Cripple Creek, 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.

Cripple Creek, Colorado Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cripple Creek, Colorado

Cripple Creek is a community in Colorado served by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) for electric and Xcel Energy for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Colorado's statewide energy market and the region's dry, sunny, cold mountain winters, mild Front Range climate.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Cripple Creek'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 Cripple Creek

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

Natural Gas Utility in Cripple Creek

Xcel Energy
Black Hills Energy
Atmos Energy Colorado

Cripple Creek vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	Cripple Creek	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.84¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.98	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$95	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$54	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cripple Creek Residents

As a Colorado city, Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in Cripple Creek is approximately 15.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cripple Creek pay an average of $54 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cripple Creek 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.
Cripple Creek 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.
Cripple Creek'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 Cripple Creek, 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.