Electricity In Utah
- Population3,205,958
- Total Consumption32,407,184 MWh / 10.11 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption22,734,386,305 kg
- Total Production42,595,909 MWh / 13.29 MWh per capita
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Utah
Utah residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electric Rates:
Energy Profile of Utah
Utah's Electricity Prices and Usage
Residents in Utah enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the United States, with an average state electric rate of 10.50 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average of 13.62 cents. There are over 50 electricity vendors in the state, but due to the electricity market regulations in place customers usually have only one or two electricity company options based on their geographic location. PacifiCorp is the largest vendor in the state based on megawatt hours sold. The state released 22,734,386,304.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making them the 24th highest polluting state in the nation based on total CO2 output. Consumers in the state average a yearly per capita consumption of 10.11 megawatt hours of electricity. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $121.91, while the Utah average is $82.67 per month. Utah is 2nd in the US for best average electricity bill amount.
Residential Electricity Providers in Utah
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.67 | 81.18 | 7,997,365 | 853,024,273 | 23,059,453.09 |
| Dixie Power | BUNDLED | 7.66 | 106.92 | 333,552 | 25,558,000 | |
| St George Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.77 | 98.16 | 324,014 | 31,669,331 | 103,401 |
| Provo City Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.09 | 69.34 | 257,538 | 28,548,561 | 209,301.2 |
| Lehi City Power | BUNDLED | 8.76 | 73.07 | 214,545 | 18,792,000 | |
| Bountiful Power | BUNDLED | 10.66 | 91.19 | 159,903 | 17,044,000 | 29,230 |
| Moon Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 7.80 | 77.76 | 153,327 | 11,955,499 | 5,897 |
| Murray City Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.26 | 60.52 | 123,895 | 11,471,000 | 8,838 |
| Spanish Fork Power | BUNDLED | 9.77 | 77.17 | 112,423 | 10,984,000 | |
| Garkane Energy | BUNDLED | 10.31 | 90.54 | 111,962 | 11,538,800 | 22,024 |
Power Plants in Utah
| Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery County | Coal | 9,379,645.01 | 9,181,048,423.06 | 978.83 | Yes | ||
Intermountain Power ProjectIntermountain Power Agency (100.00%) | Millard County | Coal | 8,067,182.01 | 7,458,224,434.3 | 924.51 | Yes | |
HuntingtonPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Emery County | Coal | 6,113,658.99 | 5,835,994,984.98 | 954.58 | Yes | |
Lake Side Power PlantPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Vineyard | Natural Gas | 6,092,516 | 2,354,014,699.82 | 386.38 | ||
| Uintah County | Coal | 2,874,597 | 2,717,093,243.1 | 945.21 | Yes | ||
Currant CreekPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Juab County | Natural Gas | 2,659,099 | 1,052,226,174.44 | 395.71 | ||
Nebo Power StationUtah Associated Municipal Power Systems (100.00%) | Payson | Natural Gas | 538,664 | 245,732,904.62 | 456.19 | ||
Flaming GorgeUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Dutch John | Conventional Hydroelectric | 509,072 | ||||
Sunnyside Cogen AssociatesSunnyside Holdings I, Inc. (50.00%)Colmac Utah, Inc. (50.00%) | East Carbon | Coal | 390,987 | 449,957,104.96 | 1,150.82 | Yes | |
Milford Wind Corridor I LLCLongroad Energy (100.00%) | Beaver County | Wind | 385,244 |
Quick Facts
Wind turbines produce 0.24 megawatt hours per year per person for Utah residents, which is 28th highest in the US.
Utah is 9th in the US for megawatt hours per capita produced from coal, averaging 8.36 megawatt hours per person each year.
Utah has accomplished a 18.86% increase in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production in the previous year.
Utah generates 87.37% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 11.61 megawatt hours per citizen and places Utah as the 17th highest state for non-renewable generation per capita a year.
The state of Utah creates 1.73% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 736,684.77 megawatt hours a year.
With 26,788,339.34 megawatt hours generated by coal, Utah ranks 12th in electricity generation using coal as the fuel source.
| County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County | 6,710 | 3 | 16 | 10.64 | $81.01/mo |
| Box Elder County | 56,046 | 3 | 2 | 10.40 | $88.34/mo |
| Cache County | 128,289 | 3 | 4 | 10.67 | $80.77/mo |
| Carbon County | 20,463 | 2 | 1 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
| Daggett County | 950 | 3 | 1 | 12.35 | $70.06/mo |
| Davis County | 355,481 | 4 | 4 | 10.62 | $81.52/mo |
| Duchesne County | 19,938 | 3 | 1 | 8.30 | $78.37/mo |
| Emery County | 10,012 | 2 | 3 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
| Garfield County | 5,051 | 3 | 1 | 10.41 | $87.88/mo |
| Grand County | 9,754 | 2 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo | |
| Iron County | 54,839 | 3 | 17 | 9.56 | $90.69/mo |
| Juab County | 12,017 | 3 | 1 | 10.10 | $77.42/mo |
| Kane County | 7,886 | 3 | 10.38 | $88.64/mo | |
| Millard County | 13,188 | 5 | 5 | 9.91 | $82.91/mo |
| Morgan County | 12,124 | 2 | 1 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
| Piute County | 1,479 | 3 | 10.45 | $86.71/mo | |
| Rich County | 2,483 | 2 | 1 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
| Salt Lake County | 1,160,437 | 3 | 14 | 10.64 | $80.86/mo |
| San Juan County | 15,308 | 5 | 1 | 11.61 | $80.60/mo |
| Sanpete County | 30,939 | 2 | 4 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
| Sevier County | 21,620 | 3 | 1 | 10.61 | $82.77/mo |
| Summit County | 42,145 | 4 | 2 | 12.54 | $73.95/mo |
| Tooele County | 72,259 | 3 | 2 | 10.44 | $79.65/mo |
| Uintah County | 35,734 | 5 | 1 | 8.72 | $78.87/mo |
| Utah County | 636,235 | 6 | 9 | 10.46 | $83.30/mo |
| Wasatch County | 34,091 | 3 | 5 | 8.94 | $79.13/mo |
| Washington County | 177,556 | 6 | 8 | 10.11 | $86.21/mo |
| Wayne County | 2,711 | 3 | 10.41 | $87.86/mo | |
| Weber County | 260,213 | 2 | 4 | 10.67 | $81.18/mo |
Releasing 22,734,386,304.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Utah ranks 24th worst in the United States for total emissions from electricity consumption. More importantly, the state averages 7,091.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the state, which is a better measurement of the state’s pollution levels. About 62.89% of the state of Utah’s electricity is generated using Coal. Natural Gas and Solar are also highly used fuel sources in the state, with 10,192,751.28 (23.93%) and 3,413,916.85 (8.01%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Utah has 107 power plants within its borders. This is the 32nd highest number of plants within a single state and the 26th highest number of plants per person in a state.
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FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Utah
What is the average electric bill in Utah?
The Utah average electricity bill is $83 so far in 2022.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Utah?
By total customer count, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity supplier in Utah.
Where does Utah get its electricity?
Coal is the fuel used for electricity production in Utah, accounting for 62.89% of production. Natural Gas and Solar also account for 23.93% and 8.01% respectively.
How many power plants are within Utah?
Utah has 107 active electricity plants generating electricity for the state.
Does Utah have a deregulated electricity market?
No, Utah has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single supplier choice for their electricity needs.
How much does electricity cost in Utah?
Anything below the Utah average of 10.50 cents per kilowatt hour should be considered a good electricity rate. The rates in the state range from 5.68 cents to 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour, with Meadow Town Corporation Electric Utility currently having the lowest rates.
What is the cheapest electricity company in Utah?
| Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadow Town Corporation Electric Utility | 5.68 | 173 |
| 2 | Helper City Utilities | 5.96 | 1,276 |
| 3 | Oak City, Utah Electric Utility | 7.43 | 284 |
| 4 | Dixie Power | 7.66 | 22,437 |
| 5 | Moon Lake Electric | 7.80 | 17,432 |
| 6 | Nephi City Electric Utilities | 8.17 | 2,569 |
| 7 | Spring City, Utah Electric Utility | 8.28 | 593 |
| 8 | Beaver Electric | 8.40 | 1,728 |
| 9 | Ephraim, Utah Electric Utility | 8.70 | 2,380 |
| 10 | Lehi City Power | 8.76 | 23,819 |
What electricity companies offer service in Utah?
| State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PacifiCorp | 979,127 |
| 2 | Provo City Utilities | 38,925 |
| 3 | St George Utilities | 31,954 |
| 4 | Lehi City Power | 23,819 |
| 5 | Dixie Power | 22,437 |
| 6 | Logan Power | 19,814 |
| 7 | Murray City Utilities | 19,057 |
| 8 | Moon Lake Electric | 17,432 |
| 9 | Bountiful Power | 17,230 |
| 10 | Spanish Fork Power | 13,359 |
How many electric companies offer service in Utah?
There are 48 electricity suppliers serving customers in Utah.
