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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, WY is $112.86
  • The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, WY is 11.20¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, WY

The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, WY is $112.86 per month. Lincoln County, WY is the 7th most expensive county in Wyoming for electricity.

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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

With 1,457,672.1 megawatt hours produced using coal, Lincoln County ranks 113th in the nation out of 3221 counties for coal power electricity generation.

1,457,672.1 megawatt hours are produced from coal in Lincoln County. With 19,457 citizens, this is 74.92 megawatt hours per person.

Lincoln County is ranked as the 11th largest consuming county out of 23 counties in the state with 578,924.5 megawatt hours being consumed by customers who live there.

Lincoln County produces 97.78% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 178.64 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Lincoln County as the 105th highest county in the nation out of 3221 counties for non-renewable generation per capita per year.

Lincoln County is 2nd out of 23 counties in the state for total natural gas production, with 1,699,218.41 megawatt hours generated using the fuel.

The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Lincoln County increased by 36.41% last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    578,924 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    29.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,554,758 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    78,994 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,475,764 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    182.7 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    416,687,169 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    21,415.8 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kemmerer

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Kemmerer Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.05¢ per kWh

  • 9.49% lower than last month
  • 24.41% higher than November last year
  • 9.91% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 17.54% lower than the US average
  • 106th in the state out of 205 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since November last year
  • 9,039th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,589 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,452 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.37¢ per kWh

  • 1.75% higher than last month
  • 18.65% higher than November last year
  • 7.64% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 18.93% lower than the US average
  • 122nd in the state out of 205 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 32 since November last year
  • 8,456th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 453 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,211 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$103.32 per month

  • 12.91% higher than last month
  • 23.36% higher than November last year
  • 3.61% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 12.62% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 205 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 44 since November last year
  • 9,793rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,826 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,628 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$98.47 per month

  • 1.68% higher than last month
  • 17.22% higher than November last year
  • 7.69% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 30.77% lower than the US average
  • 79th in the state out of 205 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 2,421st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 546 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,908 since November last year

Kemmerer, WY Electricity Overview

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Kemmerer's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.25% higher than the average Wyoming price of 12.58 cents and 19.42% below the national average of 16.59 cents. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in Kemmerer experience 0.97 electrical outages each year with outages lasting on average 107.29 minutes.

For every person in the city there are 21,391.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 27th highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 56,301,270.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kemmerer

Kemmerer residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.104/kWh$132.24/mo.$51.83/mo.
122nd13.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kemmerer
79th$98.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kemmerer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kemmerer, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rocky Mountain PowerBUNDLED13.62100.351,044,850.7142,295,528

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Afton, WY Electricity Overview

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Afton's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 47.57% lower than the average Wyoming price of 12.58 cents and 60.24% below the national average of 16.59 cents. Selling an estimated 847.62 megawatt hours, Lower Valley Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. The city is 1st out of 205 cities in Wyoming for total hydroelectric production. They produce 6,296 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities.

For every person in the city there are 19,315.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 190th highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 42,127,522.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Afton is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Afton has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton

Afton residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
23rd6.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Afton
152nd$127.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Afton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.49129.596,296542,27135,185,743

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Star Valley Ranch, WY Electricity Overview

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Star Valley Ranch's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 47.57% lower than the average Wyoming price of 12.58 cents and 60.24% below the national average of 16.59 cents. Lower Valley Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

For every person in the city there are 21,391.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 46,375,818.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Star Valley Ranch

Star Valley Ranch residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
23rd6.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Star Valley Ranch
152nd$127.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Star Valley Ranch Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.49129.59542,27135,185,743

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Lincoln County, Wyoming Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Lincoln County, Wyoming

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lincoln County WY Coal 2,636,949.0142,377,131,336.946901.47912/2029
Shute Creek FacilityExxon Mobil Corp (100.00%)
Lincoln County WY Natural Gas 838,8151181,444,188.241216.319
Lincoln County WY Conventional Hydroelectric 63,703811
Lincoln County WY Conventional Hydroelectric 8,9951411
Afton WY Conventional Hydroelectric 6,2961511

Lincoln County, Wyoming Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
47.80%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
41.01%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
8.97%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
2.22%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every person in the county there are 21,415.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 416,687,169.39 kilograms, the county ranks 9th highest in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity consumption. Natural Gas makes up 47.80% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Lincoln County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Coal at 41.01% and Other Gas at 8.97% of generation. Lincoln County has the 6th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 5 total power plants.

Lincoln County, Wyoming Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

In Lincoln County one company reports energy loss, Lower Valley Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 7.04%. The US average for energy loss is 2.43% while the state average is 3.10%, resulting in a rank of 2758th best in the country and a state rank of 14th best out of 3221 and 23 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Afton, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Alpine, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Cokeville, Wyoming:
    • Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Diamondville, Wyoming:
    • Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Kemmerer, Wyoming:
    • Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • La Barge, Wyoming:
    • Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Opal, Wyoming:
    • Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Thayne, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

By total megawatt hours sold, Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Rocky Mountain Power8,493
2Lower Valley Energy7,778
3Bridger Valley Electric Association156

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

How many power plants are located within Lincoln County, Wyoming?

Lincoln County, Wyoming is home to 5 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-05-02