Setting up utilities in Colorado

Here’s how utilities work in Colorado, what Colorado homes pay, and the cities we cover.

$113

Colorado average home bill, per month

16.6¢

Colorado average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

How utilities work in Colorado

The state sets the rules for electricity, and your city handles water and trash.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission regulates the state’s investor-owned electric companies.

Your electric company is set by your address.

Your gas company is set by your address.

Your city usually runs water, sewer and trash. Each city page below says who to call.

Which one serves you depends on your address.

Each page lists every utility in that city and how to start it.

More Colorado cities are on the way. Search your city or zip to see your electric company now.

Sources: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.