Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Platte County, WY is $177.24
- The average electricity rate in Platte County, WY is 17.35¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Platte County, WY
The average residential electric bill in Platte County, WY is $177.24 per month. Platte County, WY is the 22nd most expensive county in Wyoming for electricity.
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Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
There was a 2.37% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Platte County.
With 99.65% of Platte County's total electricity coming from the use of coal, the county ranks 1st in the state out of 23 counties in total megawatt hours produced from coal.
Platte County generates 7,756,168.78 megawatt hours from coal per year. That is 901.15 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Platte County the highest ranked county out of 23 counties in the state for electricity generation from coal per capita.
Residents of Platte County consume enough electricity to emit 31,344.12 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, which is the 2nd highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in Wyoming.
In the past 12 months, there has been a 5.78% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in Platte County.
Platte County has seen a decrease of 5.88% in coal use for the generation of electricity during the course of the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
255,989 MWh
Consumption per Capita
29.74 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,783,348 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,783,348 MWh
Production per Capita
904.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
269,778,802 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
31,344.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wheatland
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Rates and Production Categories
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, 20.05% more than Wyoming's average price of 12.79 cents, which ranks the city 167th best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 35,439.96 megawatt hours each year, Wheatland Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Wheatland average is 54.29% less at $67.26 per month.
Emissions in Wheatland average 21,015 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 17th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 74,960,517.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 21st largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wheatland
Wheatland residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wheatland, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric | BUNDLED | 15.43 | 70.22 | 11,578.83 | 1,786,437.49 | |
| Wheatland Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 18.97 | 183.01 | 27,058.69 | 5,131,687.63 |
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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 37.69% higher than Wyoming's average rate of 12.79 cents and 5.25% more than the US average of 16.73 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 $147.16. Consumers in Guernsey enjoy a 7.70% discount compared to other citizens of the nation.
Emissions in Guernsey average 21,015 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 17th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 21,351,243.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 55th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Guernsey
Guernsey residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Guernsey, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 19.33 | 108.22 | 4,595.57 | 888,501.43 | |
| Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.99 | 102.82 | 1,043,044.83 | 145,931,310 | |
| Wyrulec Company | BUNDLED | 15.13 | 106.6 | 22,278.35 | 3,369,736.14 |
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Glendo, WY Electricity Overview
Glendo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 4.53% more than Wyoming's average price of 12.79 cents, which ranks the city 122nd best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Glendo is the 126th largest city in the state, with a population of 189.
Emissions in Glendo average 21,015 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 17th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 3,971,835.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 124th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendo
Glendo residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendo, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.99 | 102.82 | 1,043,044.83 | 145,931,310 |
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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 | 7,783,347.99 | 2 | 8,202,638,102.99 | 1 | 1,053.87 | 5 |
Platte County, Wyoming Production Fuel Makeup
Emissions in Platte County average 31,344.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 5th worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 269,778,801.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 990th highest amount in the nation. Coal is the primary fuel type in Platte County, with 99.65% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Platte County has one power generation plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Platte County:
- Chugwater, Wyoming:
- Wheatland Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Glendo, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Guernsey, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 23.41%
- Wyrulec Company: 21.60%
- Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility: 54.99%
- Hartville, Wyoming:
- Wyrulec Company: 50.00%
- Rocky Mountain Power: 50.00%
- Wheatland, Wyoming:
- Wheatland Electric: 98.85%
- Wheatland Rural Electric Association: 1.15%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Platte County, Wyoming?
There is one power plant 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 | 2,628 |
| 2 | Wheatland Electric | 2,536 |
| 3 | Wheatland Rural Electric Association | 1,550 |
| 4 | Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | 776 |
| 5 | Wyrulec Company | 276 |
| 6 | Niobrara Electric | 116 |
