Residential electricity prices in Cortez, CO in December 2025 averaged approximately 16.12 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 17.24 ¢/kWh (December 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Cortez differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2024 to November 2025 - residential electricity prices in Cortez increased approximately 10%, from 14.90 ¢/kWh to 16.35 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Cortez in December 2025 averaged 10.41 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 26% less than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Cortez natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Cortez natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Cortez (Colorado) increased approximately 9%, from 10.06 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 10.92 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Cortez solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Cortez levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Cortez, CO in Montezuma County has an approximate population of 8,482. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Cortez, CO, or for other information related to utilities in Cortez, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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