Colorado Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Colorado generated 56.8 TWh of electricity in 2025, 32% of it from gas. The average retail price was 12.77 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Colorado generated 56.8 TWh of electricity in 2025, the 30th most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of Colorado's electricity in 2025, at 31.9% of generation.
- Wind was the second largest source of Colorado's electricity in 2025, at 30.1% of generation.
- Colorado's electricity generation rose from 46.9 TWh in 2001 to 56.8 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Colorado was 12.77 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 21st highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Colorado paid an average of 15.85 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Colorado generated 4.93 TWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 56.8 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 30 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 12.77 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 21 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 56.7 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 2,947,190 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 7,232 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 18.1 TWh | 31.9% |
| Wind | 17.1 TWh | 30.1% |
| Coal | 14.0 TWh | 24.7% |
| Solar | 5.59 TWh | 9.8% |
| Hydro | 1.85 TWh | 3.3% |
| Bioenergy | 74.6 GWh | 0.1% |
| Storage | 56.8 GWh | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.93 GWh | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Wind | Coal | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9.39 TWh | 48.6 GWh | 36.0 TWh | n/a | 1.49 TWh |
| 2002 | 9.03 TWh | 139 GWh | 35.4 TWh | n/a | 1.21 TWh |
| 2003 | 9.23 TWh | 147 GWh | 36.1 TWh | n/a | 1.26 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.7 TWh | 220 GWh | 35.8 TWh | n/a | 1.19 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.9 TWh | 776 GWh | 35.6 TWh | n/a | 1.42 TWh |
| 2006 | 11.9 TWh | 866 GWh | 36.3 TWh | n/a | 1.79 TWh |
| 2007 | 15.0 TWh | 1.29 TWh | 35.9 TWh | 2.21 GWh | 1.73 TWh |
| 2008 | 13.5 TWh | 3.22 TWh | 34.8 TWh | 18.4 GWh | 2.04 TWh |
| 2009 | 13.8 TWh | 3.16 TWh | 31.6 TWh | 25.6 GWh | 1.89 TWh |
| 2010 | 11.1 TWh | 3.45 TWh | 34.6 TWh | 42.5 GWh | 1.58 TWh |
| 2011 | 10.2 TWh | 5.20 TWh | 34.0 TWh | 105 GWh | 2.08 TWh |
| 2012 | 10.5 TWh | 5.97 TWh | 34.5 TWh | 165 GWh | 1.50 TWh |
| 2013 | 10.7 TWh | 7.20 TWh | 33.7 TWh | 248 GWh | 1.21 TWh |
| 2014 | 12.0 TWh | 7.37 TWh | 32.5 TWh | 253 GWh | 1.77 TWh |
| 2015 | 11.6 TWh | 7.48 TWh | 31.5 TWh | 251 GWh | 1.62 TWh |
| 2016 | 12.7 TWh | 9.42 TWh | 29.9 TWh | 538 GWh | 1.90 TWh |
| 2017 | 12.5 TWh | 9.31 TWh | 29.2 TWh | 954 GWh | 1.90 TWh |
| 2018 | 16.4 TWh | 9.75 TWh | 26.4 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 1.83 TWh |
| 2019 | 17.1 TWh | 10.9 TWh | 25.3 TWh | 1.22 TWh | 1.81 TWh |
| 2020 | 18.2 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 1.50 TWh | 1.67 TWh |
| 2021 | 14.6 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 23.6 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 1.60 TWh |
| 2022 | 15.4 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 2.40 TWh | 1.34 TWh |
| 2023 | 17.2 TWh | 16.1 TWh | 18.8 TWh | 3.62 TWh | 1.60 TWh |
| 2024 | 17.9 TWh | 17.6 TWh | 16.5 TWh | 4.94 TWh | 1.66 TWh |
| 2025 | 18.1 TWh | 17.1 TWh | 14.0 TWh | 5.59 TWh | 1.85 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56.8 TWh | Gas 31.9% | 12.77 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 58.8 TWh | Gas 30.5% | 12.07 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 57.5 TWh | Coal 32.7% | 11.76 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 58.0 TWh | Coal 37.4% | 11.75 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 56.8 TWh | Coal 41.5% | 10.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 54.1 TWh | Coal 36.0% | 10.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 56.3 TWh | Coal 44.9% | 10.17 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 55.4 TWh | Coal 47.6% | 10.02 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 53.8 TWh | Coal 54.3% | 9.99 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 54.4 TWh | Coal 55.0% | 9.83 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.02 US cents/kWh | 7.47 US cents/kWh | 5.67 US cents/kWh | 4.48 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 6.00 US cents/kWh | 7.37 US cents/kWh | 5.67 US cents/kWh | 4.52 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 6.77 US cents/kWh | 8.14 US cents/kWh | 6.60 US cents/kWh | 5.10 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 6.95 US cents/kWh | 8.42 US cents/kWh | 6.89 US cents/kWh | 5.11 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 7.64 US cents/kWh | 9.06 US cents/kWh | 7.62 US cents/kWh | 5.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 7.61 US cents/kWh | 9.02 US cents/kWh | 7.50 US cents/kWh | 5.88 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 7.76 US cents/kWh | 9.25 US cents/kWh | 7.62 US cents/kWh | 5.97 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 8.59 US cents/kWh | 10.13 US cents/kWh | 8.57 US cents/kWh | 6.65 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 8.31 US cents/kWh | 10.00 US cents/kWh | 8.15 US cents/kWh | 6.39 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 9.15 US cents/kWh | 11.04 US cents/kWh | 9.13 US cents/kWh | 6.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 9.39 US cents/kWh | 11.27 US cents/kWh | 9.44 US cents/kWh | 7.06 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 9.39 US cents/kWh | 11.46 US cents/kWh | 9.39 US cents/kWh | 6.95 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 9.88 US cents/kWh | 11.93 US cents/kWh | 9.86 US cents/kWh | 7.34 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 10.06 US cents/kWh | 12.18 US cents/kWh | 10.08 US cents/kWh | 7.47 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 9.94 US cents/kWh | 12.12 US cents/kWh | 9.88 US cents/kWh | 7.40 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 9.83 US cents/kWh | 12.07 US cents/kWh | 9.60 US cents/kWh | 7.35 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 9.99 US cents/kWh | 12.17 US cents/kWh | 9.89 US cents/kWh | 7.50 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 10.02 US cents/kWh | 12.15 US cents/kWh | 10.02 US cents/kWh | 7.47 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 10.17 US cents/kWh | 12.18 US cents/kWh | 10.43 US cents/kWh | 7.40 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 10.27 US cents/kWh | 12.36 US cents/kWh | 10.29 US cents/kWh | 7.48 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 10.90 US cents/kWh | 13.07 US cents/kWh | 10.84 US cents/kWh | 8.01 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 11.75 US cents/kWh | 14.19 US cents/kWh | 11.58 US cents/kWh | 8.63 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 11.76 US cents/kWh | 14.30 US cents/kWh | 11.64 US cents/kWh | 8.50 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 12.07 US cents/kWh | 14.92 US cents/kWh | 11.71 US cents/kWh | 8.62 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 12.77 US cents/kWh | 15.85 US cents/kWh | 12.47 US cents/kWh | 9.07 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 12.77 US cents/kWh | 56.7 TWh | 2,947,190 |
| Residential | 15.85 US cents/kWh | 20.4 TWh | 2,530,607 |
| Commercial | 12.47 US cents/kWh | 20.8 TWh | 401,998 |
| Industrial | 9.07 US cents/kWh | 15.3 TWh | 14,584 |
| Transportation | 9.60 US cents/kWh | 87.5 GWh | 1 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.93 TWh | 14.27 US cents/kWh | 17.13 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 4.16 TWh | 13.13 US cents/kWh | 16.16 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 4.08 TWh | 13.07 US cents/kWh | 16.54 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 4.49 TWh | 13.34 US cents/kWh | 16.74 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 4.13 TWh | 13.44 US cents/kWh | 16.79 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 4.71 TWh | 13.09 US cents/kWh | 16.44 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 4.65 TWh | 12.69 US cents/kWh | 16.12 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 4.27 TWh | 12.87 US cents/kWh | 16.35 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 4.27 TWh | 12.80 US cents/kWh | 16.26 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 4.43 TWh | 13.48 US cents/kWh | 16.70 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 5.43 TWh | 13.59 US cents/kWh | 16.37 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 5.56 TWh | 13.45 US cents/kWh | 15.99 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.