Electricity in Wyoming
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Electricity Coverage & Statistics in Wyoming
- Population see rank576,851
- Total Production see rank43,650,671 MWh / 75.67 MWh per capita
- Total Consumption see rank16,076,326 MWh / 27.87 MWh per capita
- Total Production from Renewable see rank9,617,718 MWh / 16.67 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption see rank12,760,138,067 kg / 22,120.34 kg per capita
- Total Production from Non-Renewable see rank34,032,952 MWh / 59 MWh per capita

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wyoming
Wyoming residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Energy Profile of Wyoming
Wyoming's Electricity Prices and Usage
The average residential electricity rate in Wyoming in 2022 is 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour, while the national average price is 13.99 cents. This makes Wyoming the 7th best priced state in the country based on average electric rate. Customers in the state don't have much choice in their electricity provider due to the fact that Wyoming has a regulated electricity market based on the customer's geographic location. There has been a 8.29% increase in the amount of electricity generated from solar energy over the course of the last 12 months, which is an increase of 13,708 megawatt hours a year. Residents of the state consume 16,076,326 megawatt hours for statewide electricity needs, making the state the 42nd largest consumer of electricity in the United States. Producing 75.67 megawatt hours per person living in the state, Wyoming ranks as the largest per capita generator of electricity in the nation. The state has seen a 4.12% decrease in the use of coal for electricity generation in the past 12 months.
Residential Electricity Providers in Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.67 | 80.28 | 1,053,195 | 112,409,262 | 18,649,721.34 |
Lower Valley Energy | BUNDLED | 6.41 | 125.52 | 501,320 | 32,118,000 | 17,617 |
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | BUNDLED | 14.72 | 88.47 | 278,705 | 41,038,438 | 965,424.1 |
Powder River Energy Corporation | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 135.83 | 218,351 | 25,352,200 | |
High Plains Power | BUNDLED | 14.06 | 134.97 | 144,304 | 20,284,163 | |
City of Gillette Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 98.86 | 139,456 | 15,708,693 | |
Bridger Valley Electric Association | BUNDLED | 10.11 | 151.68 | 73,961.89 | 7,479,183.11 | |
High West Energy | BUNDLED | 14.28 | 145.97 | 65,857 | 9,404,000 | |
Carbon Power & Light | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 103.36 | 40,496.34 | 6,401,106.96 | |
City of Cody Utilties | BUNDLED | 13.20 | 60.76 | 34,089.61 | 4,500,304.9 |
Power Plants in Wyoming
Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Sweetwater County | Coal | 10,342,839.96 | 10,869,297,971.34 | 1,050.9 | |||
Platte County | Coal | 8,314,551.99 | 8,415,432,959.75 | 1,012.13 | |||
Dave JohnstonPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Converse County | Coal | 3,601,241.99 | 3,948,771,288.6 | 1,096.5 | Yes | |
Campbell County | Coal | 2,943,791 | 3,203,953,762.77 | 1,088.38 | Yes | ||
NaughtonPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Lincoln County | Coal | 2,596,446 | 2,592,178,102.21 | 998.36 | Yes | |
Campbell County | Coal | 1,714,823.02 | 2,084,107,280.62 | 1,215.35 | Yes | ||
Roundhouse Wind Energy ProjectRoundhouse Renewable Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Laramie County | Wind | 842,304 | ||||
Shute Creek FacilityExxon Mobil Corp (100.00%) | Lincoln County | Natural Gas | 838,670 | 171,265,688.44 | 204.21 | ||
Cedar Springs ICedar Springs Wind, LLC (100.00%) | Converse County | Wind | 760,259 | ||||
Ekola FlatsPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Carbon County | Wind | 736,904 |
Quick Facts
31,984,886.5 megawatt hours are generated from coal in the state of Wyoming. With 576,851 citizens, this is 55.45 megawatt hours per person.
Wyoming has achieved a 3.61% decrease in CO2 pollution due to electricity consumption in the last 12 months.
Wyoming is the 26th largest producer of megawatt hours produced using renewable fuel types.
With 31,984,886.5 megawatt hours produced from coal, Wyoming ranks 9th in electricity generation using coal as the fuel type.
Wyoming is 36th in the United States in solar power generation, with 179,072 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.
About 31,984,886.5 megawatt hours of electricity in Wyoming are created a year using natural gas. This is 55.45 megawatt hours per citizen in the state per year.
County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
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Albany County | 37,066 | 5 | 15.27 | $131.92/mo | |
Big Horn County | 11,521 | 6 | 15.04 | $36.84/mo | |
Campbell County | 47,026 | 2 | 3 | 11.61 | $135.66/mo |
Carbon County | 14,537 | 5 | 3 | 13.19 | $101.17/mo |
Converse County | 13,751 | 3 | 6 | 10.74 | $81.58/mo |
Crook County | 7,181 | 2 | 11.64 | $134.00/mo | |
Fremont County | 39,234 | 4 | 1 | 12.24 | $108.50/mo |
Goshen County | 12,498 | 7 | 13.08 | $111.22/mo | |
Hot Springs County | 4,621 | 3 | 11.96 | $101.15/mo | |
Johnson County | 8,447 | 4 | 11.58 | $131.30/mo | |
Laramie County | 100,512 | 6 | 5 | 14.49 | $117.75/mo |
Lincoln County | 19,581 | 4 | 2 | 9.20 | $97.21/mo |
Natrona County | 79,955 | 3 | 13.10 | $119.59/mo | |
Niobrara County | 2,467 | 1 | 12.46 | $65.51/mo | |
Park County | 29,624 | 9 | 1 | 12.81 | $119.53/mo |
Platte County | 8,605 | 6 | 1 | 14.02 | $145.82/mo |
Sheridan County | 30,921 | 5 | 12.06 | $115.33/mo | |
Sublette County | 8,728 | 3 | 10.26 | $84.67/mo | |
Sweetwater County | 42,272 | 3 | 4 | 10.62 | $86.42/mo |
Teton County | 23,331 | 3 | 7.94 | $120.58/mo | |
Uinta County | 20,450 | 3 | 2 | 10.34 | $122.05/mo |
Washakie County | 7,685 | 4 | 13.23 | $69.18/mo | |
Weston County | 6,838 | 1 | 11.61 | $135.83/mo |
Wyoming emits 22,120.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per citizen in the state, which makes it the highest polluting state in the United States based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Wyoming from electricity use is 12,760,138,067.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 37th largest emissions amount in the US. Coal is the fuel of choice in Wyoming, with 73.27% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Other fuels used include Wind at 19.36% and Natural Gas at 3.53%. Wyoming has the 33rd highest amount of electricity producing plants of any state in the United States, with 28 power plants. This equates to the most power plants per citizen in the nation.
FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Wyoming
Where does Wyoming get its electricity?
The primary fuel used for electricity production in Wyoming is Coal, making up 73.27% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Wind makes up 19.36% and Natural Gas accounts for 3.53%.
Does Wyoming have a deregulated electricity market?
No, Wyoming has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single provider choice for their electricity needs.
What is the average electric bill in Wyoming?
The average electricity bill in Wyoming in 2022 is $97 while the US average is $124.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Wyoming?
The largest electricity company in Wyoming by megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
What is a good electricity rate in Wyoming?
The average electricity rate paid by customers in Wyoming in 2022 is 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour.
What is the cheapest electricity company in Wyoming?
Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
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1 | Midvale Irrigation | 3.21 | 5 |
2 | Lower Valley Energy | 6.41 | 27,656 |
3 | Torrington, Wyoming Electric Utility | 9.15 | 3,932 |
4 | Bridger Valley Electric Association | 10.11 | 4,714 |
5 | Fall River Electric | 10.42 | 367 |
6 | PacifiCorp | 10.67 | 143,068 |
7 | City of Gillette Utilities | 11.26 | 15,904 |
8 | Deaver, Wyoming Electric Utility | 11.43 | 82 |
9 | Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | 11.54 | 300 |
10 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 11.61 | 26,787 |
How many electric companies offer service in Wyoming?
There are 33 electricity companies offering service in Wyoming.
How many power plants are in Wyoming?
There are 28 active power plants located in Wyoming.
What electricity companies offer service in Wyoming?
State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
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1 | PacifiCorp | 143,068 |
2 | Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 43,881 |
3 | Lower Valley Energy | 27,656 |
4 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 26,787 |
5 | City of Gillette Utilities | 15,904 |
6 | High Plains Power | 13,605 |
7 | City of Cody Utilties | 7,504 |
8 | High West Energy | 6,669 |
9 | Carbon Power & Light | 6,394 |
10 | Wyrulec Company | 4,914 |