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Electricity rate and appliance costs in Colorado

Homes in Colorado pay 16.8 cents per kWh on average, 8% below the U.S. average.

Average rate, year to date16.8 centsper kWh, residential
Rate in August 202617.17 cents16.21 cents in August 2025
Rank among states22 of 511 is the most expensive
Change from last year+8.6%year to date

What appliances cost to run in Colorado

Cost per year. Efficient is the best 10% of certified models. High use is the 10% that use the most.
ApplianceEfficientTypicalHigh useTypical, monthly
Refrigerators$55.94$80.64$117.43$6.72
Mini fridges$34.61$41.33$56.28$3.44
Freezers$38.14$70.22$85.85$5.85
Dishwashers$36.96$40.15$40.32$3.35
Clothes washers$12.60$18.48$32.96$1.54
Clothes dryers$41.24$102.14$102.14$8.51
Dehumidifiers$30.41$57.12$88.37$4.76
Room air conditioners$63.00$89.36$151.20$7.45
Televisions$10.94$30.93$56.72$2.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Colorado?

Homes in Colorado paid an average of 16.8 cents per kWh from January to August 2026, according to the EIA. In August 2026 alone the average was 17.17 cents.

Is electricity expensive in Colorado?

Colorado ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.), where 1 is the most expensive. Its rate is 8% below the U.S. average of 18.19 cents.

How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Colorado?

At the state average rate, 1,000 kWh costs about $168.00. Fixed monthly charges from your utility are not included in the per-kWh average in the same way on every bill, so your total can differ.

How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.