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The residential energy rate varies based on the season (summer or non-summer) and customers' use. This rate has a fixed charge and three tiers. Electricity costs more per kilowatt hour (kWh) as use increases.

Residential electric rates brochure (PDF 230KB)

Use the energy cost calculator (XLS 30KB) to estimate your bill based on seasonal rates and historic monthly use.

Fort Collins Utilities offers programs, incentives and tips to conserve energy. Learn more with the Your Electric Bill: How to Cut Costs* video.

Monthly Residential Energy Rate*
(includes PILOT- payment in lieu of taxes) 		Summer (Jun-Aug) Non-Summer (Sep-May)
Fixed Charge $4.75 $4.75
Usage Charge, per kWh
    First 500 kWh, per kWh $0.08342 $0.07823
    Next 500 kWh, per kWh $0.10017 $0.08226
    All additional kWh $0.13367 $0.09105

Energy Rate Codes: E100, E101, E1D0, E1D1, A100**, A1D0**, B100**, B1D0**
*Effective on meter readings on or after Feb. 1, 2012.
**Rate codes beginning with the letter "A" or "B" designate service in annexed areas where additional Rural Electric Association (REA) service-rights fees apply. Fees of 5% are added to "A" rates, while 25% service-rights fees are added to "B" rates.

Service charges may apply.

Demand Rate - Optional for Electric Heated Homes

Residents who live in homes heated entirely with electricity may choose the demand rate. These customers must certify to Utilities that their home is heated entirely with electricity before April 1, 2012. Depending on electric use, the residential energy rate may be more cost-effective.

For detailed information, see the Electric Rate Schedules (PDF 366KB) and the Electric Service Rules and Regulations (PDF 196KB).

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Medical Exemption

Customers who require medical life support equipment should contact Utilities.

Meter Access

Customers are responsible for maintaining safe and unobstructed meter access.

PILOT: A 6 percent PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) is calculated on electric, water and wastewater rates. The PILOT is a payment to the City's general fund to replace revenue the City would have received from the utility in taxes and franchise fees if the utility were privately owned.