Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $15.05 per month.
Per hour
5.0¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.49
10 hours/day
Per month
$15.05
91 kWh
Per year
$181
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.52 | $90.34 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.49 | $15.05 | $181 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.99 | $30.10 | $361 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.49 per day, $15.05 per month, or $181 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $15.05 per month here versus $17.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.