Find a Rate that Works for You
United Power's residential rates are designed so members have the option to choose one that most closely fits how they use energy. However you use your energy, the flexibility of the cooperative's residential rates should meet most members' needs. Below, you can compare the demand and energy charges of each rate and choose one that works best for you.
For more information on demand and how to manage your demand, United Power has compiled a helpful list of resources, including general information, video explanations and examples, printable materials, and frequently asked questions. Learn more at the Understanding Demand page.
Review United Power's rates below or compare all rates with the Rate Sheet.
To request a rate change, contact a Member Services Representative via email or phone at 303-637-1300.
Rates Comparison
Standard Residential (R1)
This is the default rate for residential members. Includes energy (kWh) and anytime demand (kW) charges with no time of day restrictions.
Energy(per kWh): $0.0995
Demand(per kW): $1.50
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Standard Residential Hours
Energy: Flat energy rate 24 hours per day
Demand: Highest 15-minute interval reached ANYTIME of day. Billed at the single highest interval over the billing cycle.
Smart Choice (RD1)
The Smart Choice Rate is beneficial to members who use a lot of energy (kWh) and can shift their demand (kW) away from on-peak hours of 2-10 p.m.
Energy (per kWh): $0.0430
Grid Access Demand (per kW): $3.44
On-Peak Demand (per kW): $6.81
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Smart Choice Hours
Energy: Flat energy rate 24 hours per day.
Grid Access Demand: Highest 15-minute interval reached ANYTIME of day. Billed at the single highest interval over the billing cycle.
On-Peak Demand: Highest 15-minute interval during on-peak hours of 2-10 p.m.; Sundays and major holidays* are considered off-peak demand periods.
*Off-peak major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Time of Day (RTD1)
The Time of Day Rate offers a reduced off-peak energy charge to shift energy away from on-peak hours. Includes anytime demand (kW) charge.
On-Peak Energy (per kWh): $0.1540
Off-Peak Energy (per kWh): $0.0525
Demand (per kW): $1.50
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Time of Day Hours
On-Peak Energy: 2-10 p.m., Monday – Saturday
Off-Peak Energy: 10-2 p.m., Monday – Saturday; all day Sunday and major holidays*
Demand: Demand does NOT take a day off. Demand billed at the highest 15-minute interval ANYTIME during the day and can occur during on-peak or off-peak periods on any day of the week (including holidays).
*Off-peak major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Peak Time of Day (RDP1)
The Peak Time of Day Rate increases the off-peak savings by charging demand only for usage during on-peak periods of 2-10 p.m.
On-Peak Energy (kWh): $0.1432
Off-Peak Energy (kWh): $0.0552
On-Peak Demand (per kW): $2.00
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Peak Time of Day Hours
On-Peak Energy: 2-10 p.m., Monday – Saturday
Off-Peak Energy: 10-2 p.m., Monday – Saturday, all day Sunday and major holidays
On-Peak Demand: Highest 15-minute interval during on-peak hours of 2-10 p.m.; Sundays and major holidays* are considered off-peak demand periods.
*Off-peak major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day