Rates by state / Colorado / CORE Electric Cooperative
Cooperative · 168,587 residential customers
CORE Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 6% below the Colorado average of 16.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$132/mo
At 843 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.9%
5 years: +19.7%
Average rate by year
202013.1¢
202113.5¢
202214.3¢
202314.5¢
202415.0¢
202515.6¢
CORE Electric Cooperative bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at CORE Electric Cooperative's 2025 average rate of 15.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | CORE Electric Cooperative | Colorado average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78 | $83 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $117 | $124 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156 | $166 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234 | $249 |
| 2,000 kWh | $312 | $332 |
Other utilities in Colorado
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 1,379,910 | 15.9¢ |
| City of Colorado Springs - (CO) | 220,059 | 15.4¢ |
| United Power, Inc | 103,104 | 16.5¢ |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 97,888 | 18.7¢ |
| City of Fort Collins - (CO) | 71,804 | 14.3¢ |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | 61,343 | 15.7¢ |
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 50,933 | 12.5¢ |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc | 50,431 | 12.4¢ |
CORE Electric Cooperative: common questions
- How much does CORE Electric Cooperative charge per kWh?
- CORE Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average CORE Electric Cooperative electric bill?
- The average CORE Electric Cooperative household used 843 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $132 a month at the average rate.
- Is CORE Electric Cooperative cheaper than other utilities in Colorado?
- CORE Electric Cooperative's average rate is 6% below the Colorado average of 16.6¢. 15 of 33 utilities in Colorado have a lower average rate.
- Did CORE Electric Cooperative raise rates?
- CORE Electric Cooperative's average residential rate changed +3.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +19.7% since 2020.
- Is my CORE Electric Cooperative bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Colorado homes and your rate with CORE Electric Cooperative's average.
Got a CORE Electric Cooperative bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.