Electricity in Utah
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Electricity Coverage & Statistics in Utah
- Population see rank3,271,616
- Total Production see rank42,656,779 MWh / 13.04 MWh per capita
- Total Consumption see rank32,635,131 MWh / 9.98 MWh per capita
- Total Production from Renewable see rank5,497,220 MWh / 1.68 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption see rank22,707,329,109 kg / 6,940.71 kg per capita
- Total Production from Non-Renewable see rank37,159,559 MWh / 11.36 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 Electricity Rates:
Energy Profile of Utah
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 10.59 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average of 13.99 cents. This ranks Utah as the 3rd best priced state in the country using average electricity rate. There are 46 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. With 989,777 residential customers, PacifiCorp is the largest vendor in the state. The power grid in the state has an average of 1.77 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting around 133.61 minutes per outage. The US average for outages and outage time frames are 1.21 outages and 122.99 minutes. Citizens of the state use 32,635,131 megawatt hours for statewide electricity needs, ranking Utah as the 35th largest consuming state in the country. Electricity suppliers in the state increased their production of megawatt hours from wind by 2.97%.
Residential Electricity Providers in Utah
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.75 | 81.63 | 8,068,920 | 867,087,899 | 23,484,745.56 |
Dixie Power | BUNDLED | 7.68 | 107.21 | 337,068.78 | 25,892,028.13 | |
St George Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.94 | 98.05 | 320,255 | 31,831,701 | 103,401 |
Provo City Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.87 | 65.7 | 253,538 | 27,557,905 | 206,385.11 |
Lehi City Power | BUNDLED | 8.76 | 73.07 | 214,545 | 18,792,000 | |
Bountiful Power | BUNDLED | 10.67 | 90.42 | 158,589 | 16,916,000 | 29,230 |
Moon Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 8.01 | 77.73 | 149,981 | 12,011,035 | 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 |
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Emery County | Coal | 9,248,963.01 | 9,049,835,151.3 | 978.47 | Yes | ||
Intermountain Power ProjectIntermountain Power Agency (100.00%) | Millard County | Coal | 7,580,586.01 | 7,075,689,988.96 | 933.4 | Yes | |
Lake Side Power PlantPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Vineyard | Natural Gas | 6,389,355 | 2,459,354,028.04 | 384.91 | ||
HuntingtonPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Emery County | Coal | 6,263,657.99 | 5,965,508,905.52 | 952.4 | Yes | |
Uintah County | Coal | 2,916,082.99 | 2,759,565,927.78 | 946.33 | Yes | ||
Currant CreekPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Juab County | Natural Gas | 2,746,290 | 1,085,119,925.54 | 395.12 | ||
Nebo Power StationUtah Associated Municipal Power Systems (100.00%) | Payson | Natural Gas | 543,609 | 247,974,901.86 | 456.16 | ||
Milford Wind Corridor I LLCLongroad Energy (100.00%) | Beaver County | Wind | 415,707 | ||||
Sunnyside Cogen AssociatesSunnyside Holdings I, Inc. (50.00%)Colmac Utah, Inc. (50.00%) | East Carbon | Coal | 400,898 | 463,279,286.54 | 1,155.6 | Yes | |
Cove Mountain Solar 2Cove Mountain Solar 2 LLC (100.00%) | Iron County | Solar | 331,362 |
Quick Facts
Utah citizens pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $82.94, which is 33.04% lower than the US average bill of $123.86.
Roughly 87.11% of Utah's electricity is generated using non-renewable fuel sources, making it the 29th worst state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.
Of all US States, Utah is 28th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Utah is the 31st most populated state in the United States.
Utah ranks 8th in the US in solar power generation, with 3,473,256.11 megawatt hours produced from solar power.
Utah uses non-renewable sources to produce 11.36 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 17th highest state for non-renewable production per capita.
County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
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Beaver County | 7,072 | 3 | 5 | 10.74 | $81.59/mo |
Box Elder County | 57,666 | 4 | 10.40 | $90.94/mo | |
Cache County | 133,154 | 4 | 1 | 10.76 | $81.11/mo |
Carbon County | 20,412 | 4 | 1 | 10.74 | $81.49/mo |
Daggett County | 935 | 2 | 12.24 | $70.39/mo | |
Davis County | 362,679 | 4 | 1 | 10.72 | $81.87/mo |
Duchesne County | 19,596 | 3 | 8.90 | $79.01/mo | |
Emery County | 9,825 | 2 | 3 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo |
Garfield County | 5,083 | 3 | 10.46 | $87.45/mo | |
Grand County | 9,669 | 2 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo | |
Iron County | 57,289 | 5 | 7 | 9.66 | $90.63/mo |
Juab County | 11,786 | 5 | 2 | 10.40 | $79.53/mo |
Kane County | 7,667 | 3 | 10.42 | $88.32/mo | |
Millard County | 12,975 | 8 | 3 | 10.04 | $81.07/mo |
Morgan County | 12,295 | 3 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo | |
Piute County | 1,438 | 3 | 10.58 | $85.01/mo | |
Rich County | 2,510 | 2 | 1 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo |
Salt Lake County | 1,185,238 | 3 | 5 | 10.73 | $81.37/mo |
San Juan County | 14,518 | 5 | 1 | 11.58 | $80.62/mo |
Sanpete County | 28,437 | 7 | 10.73 | $81.43/mo | |
Sevier County | 21,522 | 4 | 1 | 10.68 | $82.94/mo |
Summit County | 42,357 | 3 | 12.86 | $74.38/mo | |
Tooele County | 72,698 | 2 | 1 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo |
Uintah County | 35,620 | 4 | 1 | 9.43 | $79.76/mo |
Utah County | 659,399 | 9 | 3 | 10.76 | $83.80/mo |
Wasatch County | 34,788 | 4 | 10.32 | $80.72/mo | |
Washington County | 180,279 | 8 | 1 | 10.28 | $85.84/mo |
Wayne County | 2,486 | 3 | 10.44 | $87.82/mo | |
Weber County | 262,223 | 2 | 10.75 | $81.63/mo |
Utah is the 24th highest ranked state when it comes to total CO2 emissions, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 22,707,329,108.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total also equals a ranking of 10th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Coal makes up 61.83% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Utah. Natural Gas and Solar make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 24.74% and 8.14% of total electricity generation, respectively. Utah has 36 power plants, which is the 28th most in the country and 16th most when counting power plants per resident.
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FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Utah
What is a good electricity rate in Utah?
The average price per kilowatt hour of electricity in Utah in 2022 is 10.59 cents.
Where does Utah get its electricity?
The primary fuel type used for electricity generation in Utah is Coal, making up 61.83% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Natural Gas makes up 24.74% and Solar makes up 8.14%.
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 36 electricity plants located in Utah.
How many electric companies offer service in Utah?
Utah is home to 46 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 2022 is $83 while the US average is $124.
What power companies are in Utah?
State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | PacifiCorp | 989,777 |
2 | Provo City Utilities | 39,538 |
3 | St George Utilities | 32,116 |
4 | Lehi City Power | 23,819 |
5 | Dixie Power | 22,962 |
6 | Logan Power | 19,887 |
7 | Murray City Utilities | 19,057 |
8 | Moon Lake Electric | 17,508 |
9 | Bountiful Power | 17,254 |
10 | Spanish Fork Power | 13,359 |
What is the cheapest electricity company in Utah?
Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
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1 | Meadow Town Corporation Electric Utility | 5.68 | 173 |
2 | Helper City Utilities | 5.96 | 1,276 |
3 | Dixie Power | 7.68 | 22,962 |
4 | Moon Lake Electric | 8.01 | 17,508 |
5 | Nephi City Electric Utilities | 8.17 | 2,569 |
6 | Spring City, Utah Electric Utility | 8.28 | 593 |
7 | Beaver Electric | 8.40 | 1,728 |
8 | Ephraim, Utah Electric Utility | 8.70 | 2,380 |
9 | Lehi City Power | 8.76 | 23,819 |
10 | Hurricane City Power Utilities | 8.82 | 7,394 |