Pitkin County, CO Power Outages
Utilities serving Pitkin County, Colorado don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Pitkin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pitkin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 175 significant power outages in Pitkin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26, 2020) came when a winter storm left 12,971 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 33rd of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pitkin County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 152 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26, 2020 | 12,971(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 16, 2024 | 12,605(98.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 17–18, 2016 | 11,728(91.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2025 | 6,184(48.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Aug 8–12, 2016 | 4,207(32.9%) | 5 | Wildfire |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Pitkin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pitkin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 61,834 | Not reporting | |
| City of Aspen- (CO) | Municipal | 3,128 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Colorado. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Pitkin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pitkin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pitkin County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Pitkin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc, City of Aspen- (CO) provide electric service in Pitkin County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Pitkin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26, 2020. It peaked at 12,971 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Pitkin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 175 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pitkin County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/pitkin-county