What is the average electricity rate in Fort Collins, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Collins is approximately 14.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $85 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Fort Collins?

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

Which electric company serves Fort Collins, Colorado?

Electricity in Fort Collins is distributed by Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Fort Collins?

Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

Fort Collins's electricity rate of 14.13¢/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 Fort Collins?

To start electric service in Fort Collins, contact Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. 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.

Fort Collins, Colorado Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins is served by Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. Utilities covering Larimer County report an average residential electricity rate of 14.13¢/kWh — below the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $85. Natural gas in Fort Collins is distributed by Xcel Energy.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Fort Collins's electricity rate of 14.13¢/kWh is 2.03¢ below the Colorado average. As Colorado has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Fort Collins

Public Service Co of Colorado
City of Fort Collins
Poudre Valley REA, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Fort Collins

Xcel Energy
Black Hills Energy

Fort Collins vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	Fort Collins	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.13¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$85	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$56	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Fort Collins Residents

As a Colorado city, Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Collins is approximately 14.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $85 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Fort Collins pay an average of $56 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Fort Collins is distributed by Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Fort Collins 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.
Fort Collins's electricity rate of 14.13¢/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 Fort Collins, contact Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. 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.