Utility rates in Brighton vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Brighton
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Brighton heats its homes
74% natural gas · 17% electricity · 9% other fuels
Electric rates in Brighton
Residential rates range from 13.6¢ to 14.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include City of Longmont, CORE Electric Cooperative, High West Energy, Inc, Highline Electric Assn, Morgan County Rural Elec Assn, Poudre Valley REA, Inc, Public Service Co of Colorado, United Power, Inc.
This is 15% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Brighton
Brighton has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 8 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 122 providers
Sewer 6 providers
Internet 8 providers
Business Internet 2 providers
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in Brighton, CO
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.