Setting up utilities in Boulder
In Boulder, Xcel Energy delivers electricity, Xcel Energy delivers gas, and the City of Boulder Utilities runs water and sewer.
Moving to Boulder? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in Boulder
Who to call for each service in Boulder, and how to start it.
Electric
Xcel Energy
The electric company for Denver and much of Colorado.
To start: Xcel Energy asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Gas
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy supplies gas to customers in Colorado.
To start: Fill out the online Start Service form, and call Xcel instead if the gas or electric is turned off at the address.
Xcel asks for your Social Security number or your driver’s license or state ID number to verify your identity.
Water & sewer
City of Boulder Utilities
The City’s Utilities Department provides water and wastewater services.
To start: Visit the City’s Customer Billing Portal and select the Start Service tile.
Trash & recycling
The City doesn’t provide waste hauling; for new service, contact a local hauler on the City’s list.
What Boulder homes pay for electricity
This is Xcel Energy’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$100
Xcel Energy’s average home bill, per month
16.8¢
Xcel Energy’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Boulder
Sources: Xcel Energy, City of Boulder Utilities, EIA.
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