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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

Lincoln County produces 1,919,897.08 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, ranking Lincoln County 5th in the state out of 23 counties.

Lincoln County has a population of 19,457 residents.

Lincoln County released 424,765,478.85 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 10th highest polluting county in the state.

Electric production plants in Lincoln County saw a 9.04% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels within the previous year.

The largest provider in Lincoln County by customer count is PacifiCorp.

With total production of 3,845,502 megawatt hours, Lincoln County is ranked 5th largest generator of electricity in the state out of 23 counties for total generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    568,967 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    29.24 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,845,502 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    57,910 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,787,592 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    197.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    424,765,479 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    21,830.99 kg

Recent Energy News in Kemmerer

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Kemmerer Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.75¢ per kWh

  • 7.86% higher than last month
  • 17.36% higher than February last year
  • 9.93% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 21.79% lower than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since February last year
  • 7,391st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,309 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,217 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.57¢ per kWh

  • 1.38% higher than last month
  • 5.84% higher than February last year
  • 2.46% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 31.71% lower than the US average
  • 101st in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3,158th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 295 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,469 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$101.39 per month

  • 15.85% lower than last month
  • 10.14% higher than February last year
  • 21.12% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 19.12% lower than the US average
  • 78th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 6,103rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 865 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,279 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$85.15 per month

  • 0.92% higher than last month
  • 2.91% higher than February last year
  • 19.13% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 35.75% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,199th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 857 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.75¢ per kWh

  • 6.61% higher than last month
  • 9.55% higher than February last year
  • 3.99% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 28.43% lower than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since February last year
  • 4,934th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 672 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,471 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.78% higher than last month
  • 4.93% higher than February last year
  • 0.6% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 35.27% lower than the US average
  • 101st in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 2,698th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 97 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,226 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$491.6 per month

  • 6.68% lower than last month
  • 17.17% higher than February last year
  • 13.92% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 70.61% lower than the US average
  • 106th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,426th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 145 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,154 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$469.53 per month

  • 1.29% higher than last month
  • 8.64% higher than February last year
  • 14.08% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 71.41% lower than the US average
  • 107th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 9,594th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,615 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.17¢ per kWh

  • 2.69% higher than last month
  • 12.75% higher than February last year
  • 1.26% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 27.19% lower than the US average
  • 118th in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since February last year
  • 7,848th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 294 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,074 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.7¢ per kWh

  • 1.02% higher than last month
  • 8.57% higher than February last year
  • 2.1% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 34.32% lower than the US average
  • 107th in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 4,558th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 728 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,287 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$12,946.62 per month

  • 3.13% lower than last month
  • 12.17% higher than February last year
  • 73.77% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 57.77% lower than the US average
  • 143rd in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 14,915th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 756 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 577 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,527.43 per month

  • 0.94% higher than last month
  • 7.2% higher than February last year
  • 65.75% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 63.25% lower than the US average
  • 144th in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 14,301st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 363 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,640 since February last year

Kemmerer, WY Electricity Overview

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Kemmerer's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.71% lower than the average Wyoming price of 11.64 cents and 27.83% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Selling an estimated 1,745.3 megawatt hours, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Kemmerer average is 38.42% below at $85.16 per month.

For every person in the city there are 23,306.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 6th highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 61,341,713.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kemmerer

Kemmerer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.104/kWh$120.49/mo.$51.83/mo.
43rd11.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kemmerer
12th$85.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kemmerer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kemmerer, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.5685.161,041,574.86120,406,062

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Afton, WY Electricity Overview

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Afton's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 45.22% lower than the average Wyoming price of 11.64 cents and 60.18% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Lower Valley Energy has an estimated 28 residential customers, which is more than any other provider who operates in the city. The city generates approximately 2.87 megawatt hours per person each year from its electrical generating plants, which ranks them as the 2nd highest generator in Wyoming out of 205 cities.

For every person in the city there are 21,017.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 191st highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 45,839,837.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Afton is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Afton has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton

Afton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
1st6.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Afton
129th$129.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Afton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.38129.476,262540,73334,486,000

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Star Valley Ranch, WY Electricity Overview

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Star Valley Ranch's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 45.22% lower than the average Wyoming price of 11.64 cents and 60.18% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Lower Valley Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

For every person in the city there are 23,306.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 6th highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 50,527,673.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Star Valley Ranch

Star Valley Ranch residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
1st6.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Star Valley Ranch
129th$129.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Star Valley Ranch Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.38129.47540,73334,486,000

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Wyoming

Power Plants in Lincoln County, Wyoming

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lincoln County WY Coal 2,925,2352,691,295,997.7920.0312/2029
Shute Creek FacilityExxon Mobil Corp (100.00%)
Lincoln County WY Natural Gas 862,357179,582,525.08208.25
Lincoln County WY Conventional Hydroelectric 44,094
Lincoln County WY Conventional Hydroelectric 7,554
Afton WY Conventional Hydroelectric 6,262

Lincoln County, Wyoming Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every person in the county there are 21,830.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 424,765,478.85 kilograms, the county ranks 10th highest in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity consumption. Coal makes up 49.93% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Lincoln County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Natural Gas at 39.53% and Other Gas at 9.04% of generation. Lincoln County has the 5th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 5 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
49.93%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
39.53%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
9.04%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
1.51%

Lincoln County, Wyoming Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

In Lincoln County one company reports energy loss, Lower Valley Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 5.56%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 2.93%, resulting in a rank of 2270th best in the country and a state rank of 13th best out of 3230 and 23 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Afton, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Alpine, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Cokeville, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Diamondville, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Kemmerer, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • La Barge, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Opal, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Thayne, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

By total megawatt hours sold, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1PacifiCorp8,513
2Lower Valley Energy7,659
3Bridger Valley Electric Association151

How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

How many power plants are located within Lincoln County, Wyoming?

Lincoln County, Wyoming is home to 5 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-05-12