What is the average electricity rate in South Fork, Colorado?

The average residential electricity rate in South Fork is approximately 15.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $93 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in South Fork?

Natural gas customers in South Fork pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.05/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Fork, Colorado?

Electricity in South Fork 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 South Fork?

South Fork 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 South Fork electricity rates compare to Colorado averages?

South Fork's electricity rate of 15.51¢/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 South Fork?

To start electric service in South Fork, 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.

South Fork, Colorado Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Fork, Colorado

In South Fork, Colorado, Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) handles electricity distribution and Xcel Energy manages natural gas service. Colorado residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Colorado state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, South Fork's electricity rate of 15.51¢/kWh is 0.65¢ below the Colorado average. As Colorado has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in South Fork

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

Natural Gas Utility in South Fork

Xcel Energy
Black Hills Energy
Atmos Energy Colorado

South Fork vs Colorado Energy Rates

Metric	South Fork	Colorado Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.51¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.05	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$93	$97	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$58	$56	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for South Fork Residents

As a Colorado city, South Fork 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 South Fork 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 South Fork, Colorado

The average residential electricity rate in South Fork is approximately 15.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $93 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Fork pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.05/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Fork 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.
South Fork 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.
South Fork's electricity rate of 15.51¢/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 South Fork, 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.