What is the average electricity rate in Denver, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in Denver is approximately 14.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $84 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Denver?

Natural gas customers in Denver pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Denver, Colorado?

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

Which gas company serves Denver?

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

How do Denver electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

Denver's electricity rate of 14.34¢/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 Denver?

To start electric service in Denver, contact Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado). For gas service, contact Xcel 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

14.34¢/kWh

1.82¢ below the Colorado average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.06/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$84

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$58

per month

Gas & Electricity in Denver, Colorado

Denver's Xcel Energy serves both gas and electric to most Denver metro residents. The "Mile High City's" 300+ sunny days per year make solar highly productive. Xcel offers solar rewards incentives for rooftop installations.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Denver's electricity rate of 14.34¢/kWh is 1.82¢ below the Colorado average. As Colorado has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Denver

Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado)

Natural Gas Utility in Denver

Xcel Energy

Denver vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	Denver	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.34¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.06	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$84	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$58	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Denver Residents

As a Colorado city, Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in Denver is approximately 14.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $84 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Denver pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.06/therm per therm.
Electricity in Denver is distributed by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Denver natural gas service is provided by Xcel Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Denver's electricity rate of 14.34¢/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 Denver, contact Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado). For gas service, contact Xcel 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.