Sweetwater County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Sweetwater County, WY is $106.26
- The average electricity rate in Sweetwater County, WY is 13.70¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sweetwater County, WY
The average residential electric bill in Sweetwater County, WY is $106.26 per month. Sweetwater County, WY is the 5th most expensive county in Wyoming for electricity.
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Sweetwater County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
With 181,322 megawatt produced from solar power and 42,459 citizens in Sweetwater County, the county averages 4.27 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 1st out of 23 counties in Wyoming.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Sweetwater County has declined by 5.83% during the previous 12 months.
Sweetwater County is ranked as the 4th highest consuming county out of 23 counties in Wyoming with over 1,200,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens who live there.
Sweetwater County has recently seen an increase in electricity generation from solar energy of 4.15% year over year.
Sweetwater County's average residential electricity rate is 13.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.58% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.
Sweetwater County ranks 57th in the United States out of 3221 counties in megawatt hours produced from coal use over the past 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,263,035 MWh
Consumption per Capita
29.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,566,701 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
181,322 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,385,379 MWh
Production per Capita
201.76 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,031,090,984 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
24,284.39 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rock Springs
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Rock Springs 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
- 61st in the state out of 205 cities
- The state rank has increased by 32 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
- 9,754th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,787 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,589 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 18 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 1,923 since November last year
Rock Springs, WY Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Rock Springs is around 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.67% more than the average Wyoming price of 12.65 cents and 19.57% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $98.47 per month, while the Wyoming average is $110.11. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Around 21,255.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 9th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 499,599,588.58 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock Springs
Rock Springs residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.68 | 101.19 | 1,049,126.67 | 143,533,833 |
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Green River, WY Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Green River is around 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.67% more than the average Wyoming price of 12.65 cents and 19.57% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $98.47 per month, while the Wyoming average is $110.11. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Around 21,255.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 9th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 252,658,596.44 kilograms, which is the 7th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green River
Green River residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Green River, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.68 | 101.19 | 1,049,126.67 | 143,533,833 |
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North Rock Springs CDP, WY Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of North Rock Springs CDP is around 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.67% more than the average Wyoming price of 12.65 cents and 19.57% less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $98.47 per month, while the Wyoming average is $110.11. Rocky Mountain Power is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Around 21,255.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 9th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 53,073,821.43 kilograms, which is the 30th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Rock Springs CDP
North Rock Springs CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Rock Springs CDP, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 13.68 | 101.19 | 1,049,126.67 | 143,533,833 |
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Sweetwater County, Wyoming Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Sweetwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 7,818,885.03 | 1 | 6,777,637,112.35 | 2 | 866.83 | 10 | 12/2037 | ||
Genesis AlkaliGenesis Alkali, LLC (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 264,364 | 11 | 101,593,820.12 | 11 | 384.3 | 12 | ||
General ChemicalTata Chemicals Partners (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 202,560 | 12 | 82,886,280.6 | 12 | 409.19 | 11 | ||
Sweetwater Solar174 Power Global (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Solar | 181,322 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Simplot PhosphatesSimplot Phosphates LLC (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Other | 99,569.53 | 1 | 31,390,703.88 | 1 | 315.26 | 1 |
Sweetwater County, Wyoming Production Fuel Makeup
Around 24,284.39 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 7th worst in the US. This adds up to total emissions of 1,031,090,984.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 3rd highest for total emissions in the state. Over 56.63% of electricity in Sweetwater County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Natural Gas (40.11%) and Solar (2.12%), these three fuel types account for 98.86% of the county's electricity generation. There are 5 electricity plants in Sweetwater County, which is the 576th highest number of power plants in a county in the country.
Providers In Each City in Sweetwater County:
- Bairoil, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Granger, Wyoming:
- Bridger Valley Electric Association: 100.00%
- Green River, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Rock Springs, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Superior, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Wamsutter, Wyoming:
- Rocky Mountain Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
By total megawatt hours sold, Rocky Mountain Power is the largest electricity supplier in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
How many electric companies offer service in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
Sweetwater County, Wyoming is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
What electricity companies offer service in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Mountain Power | 36,180 |
| 2 | Bridger Valley Electric Association | 2,088 |
