Albany County, WY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Albany County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Albany County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

With 37,311 citizens within its borders and 499,681 megawatt hours produced per year, Albany County has a per capita production of 13.39 megawatt hours. The city is 9 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Albany County's average residential electricity rate is 15.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.66% less than the national average of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Albany County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $139.91, which is 39.00% higher than the Wyoming average bill of $100.66.

When calculating by customer count, Carbon Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in Albany County.

Albany County is ranked 183rd out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the United States based on emissions per capita. The county emits 12,517.14 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

Albany County has had a 14.50% increase in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production over the previous 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,086,774 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    29.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    499,681 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    499,681 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.39 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    467,027,153 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,517.14 kg

Recent Energy News in Laramie

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Laramie Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.82¢ per kWh

  • 5.91% higher than last month
  • 10.43% higher than January last year
  • 7.06% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 24.31% lower than the US average
  • 114th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since January last year
  • 6,082nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,924 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,980 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.41¢ per kWh

  • 0.82% higher than last month
  • 4.57% higher than January last year
  • 1.96% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 32.77% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 2,863rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 64 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,153 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$120.49 per month

  • 19.56% higher than last month
  • 10.85% higher than January last year
  • 22.82% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 20.19% lower than the US average
  • 80th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 5,238th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,138 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,350 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$84.37 per month

  • 1.18% higher than last month
  • 2.06% higher than January last year
  • 20.02% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 36.4% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 74 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 74 since January last year
  • 1,114th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 786 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 711 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.14¢ per kWh

  • 3.95% higher than last month
  • 11.08% higher than January last year
  • 1.39% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 31.46% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 4,262nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 995 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,272 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.84% higher than last month
  • 4.62% higher than January last year
  • 0.91% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 35.94% 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 January last year
  • 2,601st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,129 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$526.78 per month

  • 12.28% higher than last month
  • 11.45% higher than January last year
  • 13.91% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 67.67% lower than the US average
  • 107th in the state out of 153 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 12,571st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,692 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,599 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$463.53 per month

  • 0.98% higher than last month
  • 7.21% higher than January last year
  • 14.51% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 71.68% 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 January last year
  • 9,240th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 576 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 598 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.99¢ per kWh

  • 6.28% higher than last month
  • 16.46% higher than January last year
  • 3.81% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 28.9% lower than the US average
  • 127th in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 26 since January last year
  • 7,554th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,273 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,598 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.63¢ per kWh

  • 1.26% higher than last month
  • 7.91% higher than January last year
  • 2.58% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 35.11% lower than the US average
  • 107th in the state out of 152 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
  • 3,830th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 103 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,510 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$13,364.52 per month

  • 3.26% lower than last month
  • 17.94% higher than January last year
  • 63.43% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 60.36% 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 is the same since January last year
  • 14,159th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 236 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 587 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,410.39 per month

  • 1.38% higher than last month
  • 6.64% higher than January last year
  • 65.05% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 63.72% 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 January last year
  • 13,938th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,256 since January last year

Laramie, WY Electricity Overview

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Laramie's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 11.89 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 122nd out of 205 cities in Wyoming. Selling an estimated 3,751.59 megawatt hours, PacifiCorp is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $100.66, while the Laramie average is 13.17% lower at $87.4 per month. This is the 78th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Laramie have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 4th worst ranked city out of 205 cities in the state, the city releases 729,897,573.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 23,170.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 77th worst in Wyoming for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laramie

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.122/kWh$0.104/kWh$120.49/mo.$51.83/mo.
122nd11.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laramie
78th$87.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laramie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laramie, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carbon Power & LightBUNDLED15.53109.1344,946.46,978,550.4
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.3984.381,047,431.9119,271,913

Centennial CDP, WY Electricity Overview

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Centennial CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 178th out of 205 cities in Wyoming. Selling an estimated 407 megawatt hours, Carbon Power & Light is the largest provider in the city. Centennial CDP is the 101st largest city in the state, with a population of 344.

The residents of Centennial CDP have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 101st worst ranked city out of 205 cities in the state, the city releases 7,970,691.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 23,170.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 7th worst in Wyoming for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centennial CDP

Centennial CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.155/kWh$110.52/mo.$100.18/mo.
178th15.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Centennial CDP
104th$109.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Centennial CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Centennial CDP, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carbon Power & LightBUNDLED15.53109.1344,946.46,978,550.4

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Rock River, WY Electricity Overview

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Rock River's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 178th out of 205 cities in Wyoming. Selling an estimated 58.45 megawatt hours, Carbon Power & Light is the largest provider in the city. Rock River is the 111th largest city in the state, with a population of 244.

The residents of Rock River have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 111th worst ranked city out of 205 cities in the state, the city releases 5,653,630.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 23,170.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 7th worst in Wyoming for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock River

Rock River residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.155/kWh$110.52/mo.$100.18/mo.
178th15.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rock River
104th$109.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rock River Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rock River, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Carbon Power & LightBUNDLED15.53109.1344,946.46,978,550.4

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Electricity Production in Albany County, Wyoming

Power Plants in Albany County, Wyoming

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Albany County WY Wind 383,965
McFadden RidgePacifiCorp (100.00%)
Albany County WY Wind 115,716

Albany County, Wyoming Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Albany County has 2 power generation plants, which is 12th most in Wyoming. The county's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 467,027,153.2 kilograms, which is the 651st highest of any county in the US. Averaging 12,517.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 183rd highest for pollution per capita. Albany County's power plants most often use Wind, which accounts for 499,681 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county.

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Albany County, Wyoming Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Albany County selling electricity. Of those 4, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

Albany County has an average of 6.83% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The nationwide average is 2.87%, resulting in Albany County receiving a rank of 2681st best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Albany County, Wyoming?

The largest electricity supplier in Albany County, Wyoming by megawatt hours sold is Wheatland Rural Electric Association.

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

There are 4 electricity companies operating in Albany County, Wyoming.

How many power plants are in Albany County, Wyoming?

There are 2 electricity plants located in Albany County, Wyoming

What electricity companies offer service in Albany County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Carbon Power & Light2,864
2Wheatland Rural Electric Association1,390
3PacifiCorp925
4High West Energy690

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29