Setting up utilities in Centennial
In Centennial, electricity depends on your address, Xcel Energy delivers gas, water depends on your address, and sewer depends on your address.
Moving to Centennial? Public Grid can set up Xcel Energy or CORE Electric Cooperative for you.
Your utilities in Centennial
Who to call for each service in Centennial, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Xcel Energy
West and central Centennial
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 →CORE Electric Cooperative
East Centennial (80015) and part of 80112; check address
To start: CORE asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup asks for your Social Security number and 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.
Water
Depends on your address
Denver Water
Serves the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs.
Southgate, SE Englewood, Castlewood, Highlands 460 (80122)
To start: Call Customer Care with the service address, billing address, a phone number and the start date.
East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District
Provides water and sanitary sewer services in eastern Centennial.
Eastern Centennial, including 80015; check your address
To start: Let your title company transfer service at closing (buyers don’t request a start); accounts stay in the property owner’s name, not a renter’s.
Willows Water District
Provides customers water through contracts with Denver Water.
Caley–County Line, University–Quebec; not Highlands 460
To start: Notify the District in writing of the change in ownership or occupancy, using its online form.
Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority
Provides water and sewer service to portions of Arapahoe County.
Parts of east Centennial (80016, 80111, 80112)
East Valley Metropolitan District
Small district providing water/sanitation and trash collection.
Algonquin Acres, Valley Country Club Estates; check address
Most Algonquin Acres homes are on septic; Valley Country Club Estates has sewer service.
Sewer
Depends on your address
Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts
Manages the lines that carry sewage from homes to treatment.
Much of central and west Centennial; check your address
Denver Water handles water bills and the City of Englewood handles sewer bills.
South Arapahoe Sanitation District
Sewer district whose customers are billed annually by Englewood.
Broadway to Holly St, Orchard Rd to County Line Rd
The City of Englewood bills its sewer service once a year.
East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District
Provides water and sanitary sewer services in eastern Centennial.
Eastern Centennial, including 80015; check your address
To start: Let your title company transfer service at closing (buyers don’t request a start); accounts stay in the property owner’s name, not a renter’s.
Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority
Provides water and sewer service to portions of Arapahoe County.
Parts of east Centennial (80016, 80111, 80112)
South Englewood Sanitation District No. 1
Sewer district whose customers are billed annually by Englewood.
Northwest Centennial, north of Arapahoe Rd; check address
The City of Englewood bills its sewer service once a year.
Show all 7 sewer providersShow fewer
Castlewood Water & Sanitation District
Furnishes services to property in its service area.
A small area in 80111 and 80112; check with the district
East Valley Metropolitan District
Small district providing water/sanitation and trash collection.
Valley Country Club Estates and part of Algonquin Acres
Most Algonquin Acres homes are on septic; Valley Country Club Estates has sewer service.
Trash & recycling
The City doesn’t provide trash service; private companies provide trash and recycling, each on its own pickup schedule.
What Centennial 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 Centennial
Sources: Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative, Denver Water, East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, Willows Water District, Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, East Valley Metropolitan District, Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts, South Arapahoe Sanitation District, South Englewood Sanitation District No. 1, Castlewood Water & Sanitation District, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
Report a mistake (opens support.onepublicgrid.com in a new tab)
Power through connection
Start new service
© 2026 Public Grid. All rights reserved