Teller County, CO Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Teller County, Colorado share live outage data (CORE Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Co of Colorado and City of Colorado Springs - (CO) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Teller County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Teller County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 134 significant power outages in Teller County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11–15, 2023) came when hail and lightning left 8,165 customers (87.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 10th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Teller County has risen recently: about 8 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–22, 2025) affected 1,663 customers (17.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11–15, 2023 | 8,165(87.7%) | 5 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | May 21–24, 2022 | 6,863(73.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 5,093(54.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | May 3, 2021 | 2,662(28.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2023 | 2,447(26.3%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Teller County?
Electric companies with service territory in Teller County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| Colorado Springs Utilities | Municipal | 264,106 | Not reporting | |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 182,993 | Reporting | |
| Black Hills Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 111,502 | 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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Teller County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Teller County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Teller 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 Teller County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, City of Colorado Springs - (CO), CORE Electric Cooperative, Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC provide electric service in Teller County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in Teller County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11–15, 2023. It peaked at 8,165 customers without power (87.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Teller County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 134 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Teller County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/teller-county