Electricity Rates in Utah

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Utah

Population
3,380,800
Total Production
32,840,755 MWh / 9.71 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
33,105,281 MWh / 9.79 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
5,744,771 MWh / 1.7 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
20,313,252,665 kg / 6,008.42 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
27,095,985 MWh / 8.01 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Utah

Utah residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

4^th11.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Utah

1^st$86.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Utah Residents

Utah Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Utah's Electricity Prices and Usage

Residents of Utah enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the nation, with an average state electric rate of 11.21 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average of 16.01 cents. This ranks Utah as the 4th best priced state in the country using average electricity rate. There are 47 electricity providers that call the state home, but because of the electricity market regulations in place citizens often have only one or two electricity company options based on their geographic location. Selling 26,114,097.04 megawatt hours a year, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity supplier in the state. The state is ranked 39th highest in the country in total electricity produced within its borders, with 32,840,755.31 megawatt hours produced. The state has seen a 3.79% increase in the amount of electricity generated from the use of solar fields over the previous year. Consumers in Utah deal with 1.97 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 234.49 minutes.

Residential Electricity Providers in Utah

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
PacifiCorp	BUNDLED	11.27	84.07	8,292,457.4	934,453,393	15,618,906
Dixie Power	BUNDLED	7.61	104.45	388,819	29,574,800
St George Utilities	BUNDLED	10.94	100.81	306,998.76	33,594,259	153,198
Provo City Utilities	BUNDLED	11.29	66.89	247,681.46	27,974,095	52,451.02
Lehi City Power	BUNDLED	8.96	70.89	237,384	21,281,000
Moon Lake Electric	BUNDLED	8.81	92.99	166,322.94	14,652,390	5,531
Bountiful Power	BUNDLED	12.13	100.37	155,469	18,856,000	40,541
Murray City Utilities	BUNDLED	9.26	59.12	125,462	11,615,000	20,139
Spanish Fork Power	BUNDLED	10.05	81.98	123,455	12,408,000
Garkane Energy	BUNDLED	10.66	98.54	123,329	13,150,800	18,645

Commercial Electricity Providers in Utah

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
PacifiCorp	BUNDLED	8.13	728.32	10,606,853.55	862,847,701	15,618,906
Provo City Utilities	BUNDLED	9.05	639.85	390,299.42	35,336,416	52,451.02
St George Utilities	BUNDLED	9.54	567.47	364,571.05	34,762,955	153,198
Murray City Utilities	BUNDLED	8.39	491.61	227,611	19,102,000	20,139
Dixie Power	BUNDLED	6.58	416.59	217,858	14,342,400
Lehi City Power	BUNDLED	9.54	563.79	214,751	20,486,000
Logan Power	BUNDLED	11.37	864.57	204,318	23,225,000	17,731
Moon Lake Electric	BUNDLED	9.04	367.05	135,597.01	12,255,413	5,531
Spanish Fork Power	BUNDLED	9.33	453.05	107,430	10,025,000
Springville City Utilities	BUNDLED	12.01	719.22	106,394.14	12,774,005	15,006

Power Plants in Utah

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)	Closing Date
Lake Side Power PlantPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Vineyard	Natural Gas	6,395,947	2,465,151,947.3	385.42
Intermountain Power ProjectIntermountain Power Agency (100.00%)	Millard County	Coal	4,146,708.01	4,108,277,100.61	990.73
BonanzaDeseret Power (96.25%)Utah Municipal Power Agency (3.75%)	Uintah County	Coal	3,406,244.01	3,289,771,566.24	965.81
HunterDeseret Power (9.59%)Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (5.57%)Provo City Utilities (1.62%)PacifiCorp (83.23%)	Emery County	Coal	3,246,114.02	3,530,130,476.63	1,087.49
HuntingtonPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Emery County	Coal	3,060,740	3,058,715,796.69	999.34	12/2036
Currant CreekPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Juab County	Natural Gas	2,886,100	1,130,519,812.52	391.71
West Valley Generation ProjectUtah Municipal Power Agency (100.00%)	West Valley City	Natural Gas	914,822	481,996,297.16	526.87
Nebo Power StationUtah Associated Municipal Power Systems (100.00%)	Payson	Natural Gas	895,640	401,785,123.74	448.6
Flaming GorgeUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)	Daggett County	Conventional Hydroelectric	395,575
Cove Mountain Solar 2Cove Mountain Solar 2 LLC (100.00%)	Iron County	Solar	330,325

Quick Facts

Utah is the 25th worst polluting state in the United States based on electricity related emissions, emitting 20,313,252,664.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Utah uses non-renewable fuels to generate 8.01 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 33rd highest state for non-renewable generation per capita.

With 3,949,076.39 megawatt hours produced from solar power and 3,380,800 residents in Utah, the state averages 1.17 megawatt hours generated from solar energy per capita, which gives it a ranking of 3rd in the US.

Citizens of Utah use 9.79 megawatt hours per year each, which is 37th in the nation in electricity consumption per person.

Utah continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel usage. The state has seen a 20.11% curtailment in the burning of these fuels for electricity generation over the past 12 months.

Utah is the 9th highest producing state of solar energy.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Beaver County	6,962	3	16	11.26	$84.04/mo
Box Elder County	56,891	4	2	10.71	$93.03/mo
Cache County	140,173	4	4	11.30	$83.67/mo
Carbon County	20,208	4	2	11.26	$83.97/mo
Daggett County	564	2	1	13.52	$79.30/mo
Davis County	369,948	4	4	11.27	$84.61/mo
Duchesne County	19,651	3	1	9.54	$90.32/mo
Emery County	9,839	2	3	11.27	$84.07/mo
Garfield County	5,061	3	1	10.87	$93.52/mo
Grand County	9,630	2		11.27	$84.07/mo
Iron County	55,839	5	18	9.97	$91.23/mo
Juab County	11,648	5	2	10.92	$83.06/mo
Kane County	7,635	3		10.81	$94.94/mo
Millard County	12,860	9	5	10.51	$84.45/mo
Morgan County	12,162	3	1	11.27	$84.07/mo
Piute County	1,809	3		11.04	$89.56/mo
Rich County	2,507	2	1	11.27	$84.07/mo
Salt Lake County	1,186,257	3	13	11.24	$83.77/mo
San Juan County	14,610	5	2	12.45	$85.21/mo
Sanpete County	28,458	7	5	11.26	$83.89/mo
Sevier County	21,471	4	1	11.18	$86.22/mo
Summit County	42,156	3	2	13.74	$77.64/mo
Tooele County	79,934	2	2	11.27	$84.07/mo
Uintah County	35,488	4	1	10.09	$88.33/mo
Utah County	702,434	9	10	11.50	$88.74/mo
Wasatch County	34,028	4	5	10.36	$87.35/mo
Washington County	197,680	8	9	10.74	$87.26/mo
Wayne County	2,500	3		10.85	$94.12/mo
Weber County	269,561	2	4	11.27	$84.07/mo

Utah is the 25th highest ranked state when it comes to total CO2 emissions, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 20,313,252,664.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total also equals a ranking of 12th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Coal makes up 45.33% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Utah. Natural Gas and Solar make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 36.78% and 12.02% of total electricity generation, respectively. Utah has 113 power plants, which is the 33rd most in the country and 27th most when counting power plants per resident.

COAL

45.33%

NATURAL GAS

36.78%

SOLAR

12.02%

WIND

2.04%

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC

1.65%

OTHER

2.17%

Utah has 35 out of 47 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Utah has restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Utah is 2.56%. This includes data from 12 companies, including Provo City Utilities, St George Utilities, and Lehi City Power. For comparison, the countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. Utah has a rank of 15th best in the United States for energy loss.

Encouraging private citizens to install solar panels can be a challenge due to high initial costs. Governments can help by issuing rebates and tax breaks to their citizens. Utah has a tax credit of either over $2000 or over 20% of the cost of solar panel purchases. The state offers no rebates to consumers who are purchasing private solar. Utah offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase private solar panels, making it less attractive for consumers to do so. The state offers sales tax exemptions, but they are highly restricted, making it hard for some residents to qualify.

Whether a consumer is able to easily find electricity plans with renewable fuel sources is partially determined by state level initiatives. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for all electric companies who operate in the state. These standards require that a percentage of electricity must be generated using green energy. Utah currently only has limited or optional standards established for electricity generators to follow. Additionally, there are currently no low income solar programs to assist low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Utah, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Utah

What is a good electricity rate in Utah?

The average price per kilowatt hour of electricity in Utah in 2024 is 11.21 cents.

Where does Utah get its electricity?

The primary fuel type used for electricity generation in Utah is Coal, making up 45.33% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Natural Gas makes up 36.78% and Solar makes up 12.02%.

Does Utah have a deregulated electricity market?

No, the state has a regulated market, where citizens' electricity provider choices are often determined by their location or state legislation.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Utah?

The largest electricity provider in Utah by megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.

How many power plants are within Utah?

There are 113 electricity plants located in Utah.

How many electric companies offer service in Utah?

Utah is home to 47 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What is the average electric bill in Utah?

The average electric bill in the state of Utah in 2024 is $87 while the US average is $138.

What power companies are in Utah?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	PacifiCorp	1,032,904
2	Provo City Utilities	39,456
3	St George Utilities	32,874
4	Lehi City Power	28,044
5	Dixie Power	26,465
6	Logan Power	21,319
7	Murray City Utilities	19,611
8	Moon Lake Electric	17,912
9	Bountiful Power	17,303
10	Spanish Fork Power	14,468

What is the cheapest electricity company in Utah?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Helper City Utilities	5.84	1,315
2	Meadow Town Corporation Electric Utility	6.94	173
3	Oak City, Utah Electric Utility	7.38	292
4	Dixie Power	7.61	26,465
5	Spring City, Utah Electric Utility	8.47	616
6	Beaver Electric	8.61	1,765
7	Ephraim, Utah Electric Utility	8.65	2,508
8	Nephi City Electric Utilities	8.74	2,749
9	Moon Lake Electric	8.81	17,912
10	Lehi City Power	8.96	28,044

Last Reviewed By: Fernando García

Published: 2024-03-29