Electric Rates & Providers in Sheridan County, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Sheridan County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

Sheridan County generates 0.01 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 1077th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.

Sheridan County generates 337 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 857th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total natural gas production.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Sheridan County is 12.41 cents. This is about 22.53% lower than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Sheridan County is home to 30,812 residents and its power generation facilities produce 337 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0.01 megawatt hours per capita.

Citizens of Sheridan County consume enough electricity to release 22,974.56 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 36th highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in the country.

Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Sheridan County, ranking it 1071st out of 3230 counties in the nation for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    892,106 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    28.95 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    337 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    337 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    707,892,085 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    22,974.56 kg

Sheridan, WY Electricity Overview

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Sheridan's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 11.45 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.01 cents.

Emitting 428,686,057.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Sheridan is the 6th worst out of 205 cities in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Sheridan as the 38th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheridan

Sheridan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.094/kWh$138.01/mo.$69.11/mo.
125th12.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sheridan
98th$103.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sheridan Residents

Ranchester, WY Electricity Overview

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Ranchester's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 11.45 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.01 cents.

Emitting 27,820,944.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ranchester is the 51st worst out of 205 cities in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Ranchester as the 38th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranchester

Ranchester residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.094/kWh$138.01/mo.$69.11/mo.
125th12.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ranchester
98th$103.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ranchester Residents

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Story CDP, WY Electricity Overview

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Story CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 11.45 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Story CDP is the 62nd largest city in Wyoming, with a population of 887.

Emitting 20,377,520.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Story CDP is the 62nd worst out of 205 cities in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Story CDP as the 155th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Story CDP

Story CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.094/kWh$138.01/mo.$69.11/mo.
125th12.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Story CDP
98th$103.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Story CDP Residents

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Electricity Production in Sheridan County, Wyoming

Power Plants in Sheridan County, Wyoming

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sheridan County WY Natural Gas 337299,099.22887.53

Sheridan County, Wyoming Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 465th worst ranked county in the nation, Sheridan County releases 707,892,085.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 22,974.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 5th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Electricity producing plants in the county mainly use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Sheridan County is home to one power producing plant.

NATURAL GAS
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100.00%

Sheridan County, Wyoming Net Metering

Roughly 100.00% of the electricity providers in Sheridan County offer net metering to their customers. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

In Sheridan County one company reports energy loss, Powder River Energy Corporation. They average an annual energy loss of 3.40%. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Sheridan County ranks 530th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Sheridan County:

  • Clearmont, Wyoming:
    • Powder River Energy Corporation: 100.00%
  • Dayton, Wyoming:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Ranchester, Wyoming:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Sheridan, Wyoming:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Sheridan County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Powder River Energy Corporation2,804
2Big Horn County Electric Cooperative301
3Big Horn Rural Electric296

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

The largest electricity company in Sheridan County, Wyoming by total customer count is Powder River Energy Corporation.

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

Sheridan County, Wyoming has 3 electricity companies serving consumers in the area.

How many power plants are located in Sheridan County, Wyoming?

There is one active electricity plant located in Sheridan County, Wyoming

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06