Find a Rate that Works for You
United Power's residential rates are designed so members can choose one that most closely fits how they use energy. Below, you can compare each rate's demand and energy charges and choose a rate that works best for you.
For more information about the demand charge and how to manage your demand, United Power has compiled a list of helpful resources and frequently asked questions. Learn more on 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.
2025 Residential Rates
Standard Residential (R1)
This is the default rate for residential members. Includes a flat energy (kWh) and anytime demand (kW).
Energy(per kWh): $0.1057
Demand(per kW): $4.00
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.
Time of Use (RTD1)
The residential Time of Use rate offers reduced off-peak energy rates (kWh) to encourage shifting energy use away from on-peak hours. Includes anytime demand (kW) charge.
On-Peak Energy (per kWh): $0.1525
Off-Peak Energy (per kWh): $0.0600
Demand (per kW): $4.00
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Time of Use 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 is billed at the highest 15-minute interval ANYTIME during the day, including on-peak and 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 Use (RDP1)
The residential Peak Time of Use rate offers a reduced off-peak energy (kWh) rate and additional savings by charging demand (kW) only for usage during on-peak periods of 2-10 p.m..
On-Peak Energy (kWh): $0.1379
Off-Peak Energy (kWh): $0.0600
On-Peak Demand (per kW): $4.50
Fixed Charge: $19.00
Peak Time of Use 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
Smart Choice (RD1)
The residential 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): $0.0497
Grid Access Demand (per kW): $5.83
On-Peak Demand (per kW): $7.31
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