Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Platte County, WY is $176.67
- The average electricity rate in Platte County, WY is 17.25¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Platte County, WY
The average residential electric bill in Platte County, WY is $176.67 per month. Platte County, WY is the 22nd most expensive county in Wyoming for electricity.
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Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
Platte County is the 2nd worst polluting county in Wyoming when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 31,081.68 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Over the course of the previous year, Platte County had a 3.14% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
Averaging production of 888.54 megawatt hours per resident per year, Platte County is 1 out of 23 counties in generation per capita in Wyoming.
The largest provider in Platte County by megawatt hours sold is Rocky Mountain Power.
Platte County is the 17th largest county in the state.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 1.14%, or 87,260 megawatt hours, of Platte County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 9th in Wyoming for total megawatt hours from renewable fuels.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
256,154 MWh
Consumption per Capita
29.76 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,647,686 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
87,260 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,560,426 MWh
Production per Capita
888.54 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
267,520,035 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
31,081.68 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wheatland
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Wheatland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.63¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 11.33% higher than November last year
- 22.29% higher than the Wyoming average
- 8.25% lower than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 205 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 15,147th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,492 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,503 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.36¢ per kWh
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 8.16% higher than November last year
- 23.62% higher than the Wyoming average
- 6.89% lower than the US average
- 167th 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
- 15,509th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 245 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,394 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$61.84 per month
- 5.85% higher than last month
- 8.71% higher than November last year
- 42.31% lower than the Wyoming average
- 47.7% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 205 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 165th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$67.26 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 6.43% higher than November last year
- 36.94% lower than the Wyoming average
- 52.71% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 205 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 67th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
Wheatland, WY Electricity Overview

Wheatland's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.36 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 20.74% more than Wyoming's average price of 12.72 cents, which ranks the city 167th best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 35,402.57 megawatt hours each year, Wheatland Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.93, while the Wheatland average is 54.22% less at $67.26 per month.
Emissions in Wheatland average 21,081.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 38th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 75,196,368.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 21st largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wheatland
Wheatland residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wheatland, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Wheatland Electric | BUNDLED | 15.36 | 70.14 | 11,605.56 | 1,782,553.44 | |
Wheatland Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 18.88 | 182.81 | 27,121.16 | 5,120,530.36 |
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Guernsey, WY Electricity Overview

Guernsey's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 38.48% higher than Wyoming's average rate of 12.72 cents and 5.70% more than the US average of 16.66 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $102.74 per month, while the nationwide average is $146.93. Consumers in Guernsey enjoy a 7.20% discount compared to other citizens of the nation.
Emissions in Guernsey average 21,081.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 159th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 21,418,421.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 55th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Guernsey
Guernsey residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Guernsey, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 19.25 | 108.11 | 4,606.18 | 886,569.66 | |
Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 101.49 | 1,040,153.76 | 144,003,289 | |
Wyrulec Company | BUNDLED | 15.06 | 106.48 | 22,329.79 | 3,362,409.68 |
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Glendo, WY Electricity Overview

Glendo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 5.13% more than Wyoming's average price of 12.72 cents, which ranks the city 122nd best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Glendo is the 126th largest city in the state, with a population of 189.
Emissions in Glendo average 21,081.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 159th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 3,984,332.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 124th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendo
Glendo residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendo, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 101.49 | 1,040,153.76 | 144,003,289 |
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Platte County, Wyoming Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Platte County, Wyoming
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Platte County | WY | Coal | 7,560,426 | 2 | 7,987,013,820.57 | 1 | 1,056.42 | 8 | |||
Platte County | WY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 68,745 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Platte County | WY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,515 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
How many power plants are in Platte County, Wyoming?
There are 3 power plants located in Platte County, Wyoming
How many electric companies offer service in Platte County, Wyoming?
There are 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Platte County, Wyoming.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Platte County, Wyoming?
By total megawatt hours sold, Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity provider in Platte County, Wyoming.
Which electricity companies offer service in Platte County, Wyoming?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Rocky Mountain Power | 2,627 |
2 | Wheatland Electric | 2,534 |
3 | Wheatland Rural Electric Association | 1,548 |
4 | Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | 776 |
5 | Wyrulec Company | 276 |
6 | Niobrara Electric | 116 |