STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / CO
Colorado electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 17.00¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate17.00¢
1 month-0.8%
1 year+6.3%
5 years+27.0%
Cost to run common equipment in Colorado
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $25 | $298 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $36 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $41 | $490 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $48 | $571 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $51 | $612 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $31 | $372 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $31 | $367 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $64 | $765 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $9 | $102 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $7 | $80 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $53 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $88 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $10 | $122 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $13 | $153 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $60 |