Sweetwater County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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Sweetwater County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
With 173,167 megawatt produced from solar power and 42,459 citizens in Sweetwater County, the county averages 4.08 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 1st out of 23 counties in Wyoming.
The average monthly residential electric expense in Sweetwater County is 10.39% lower than the state average monthly residential expense.
Averaging production of 213.74 megawatt hours per resident each year, Sweetwater County ranks 4 out of 23 counties in Wyoming in production per capita.
Natural gas accounts for 1.21% of the electricity generation in Sweetwater County, giving it a rank of 510th in the US out of 3230 counties for natural gas production.
At an average residential rate of 11.18 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Sweetwater County benefit from a 30.19% discount from the nationwide average rate.
The use of coal in the production of electricity decreased in Sweetwater County in the previous 12 months, with a decreased usage of roughly 20.03% taking place.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,229,323 MWh
Consumption per Capita
28.95 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,075,323 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
173,167 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,902,156 MWh
Production per Capita
213.74 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,250,234,210 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
29,445.68 kg
Rock Springs, WY Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Rock Springs is around 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 29.69% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $83.39. This is 16.29% below the Wyoming average bill of $99.62. PacifiCorp is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 38th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 539,992,807.07 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock Springs
Rock Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 11.19 | 84 | 1,060,344.37 | 118,664,141 |
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Green River, WY Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Green River is around 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 29.69% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $83.39. This is 16.29% below the Wyoming average bill of $99.62. PacifiCorp is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 38th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 273,086,343.23 kilograms, which is the 7th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green River
Green River residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Green River, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 11.19 | 84 | 1,060,344.37 | 118,664,141 |
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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 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 29.69% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $83.39. This is 16.29% below the Wyoming average bill of $99.62. PacifiCorp is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 22,973.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 38th worst polluter in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Total emissions in the city are 57,364,902.75 kilograms, which is the 31st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Rock Springs CDP
North Rock Springs CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Rock Springs CDP, Wyoming
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 11.19 | 84 | 1,060,344.37 | 118,664,141 |
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Electricity Production in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Power Plants in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 8,320,076.1 | 9,011,619,284.64 | 1,083.12 | 12/2037 | ||
Genesis AlkaliGenesis Alkali, LLC (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 281,417 | 111,329,970.27 | 395.6 | ||
General ChemicalTata Chemicals Partners (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 223,993 | 88,146,285.16 | 393.52 | ||
Sweetwater Solar174 Power Global (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Solar | 173,689 | ||||
Simplot PhosphatesSimplot Phosphates LLC (100.00%) | Sweetwater County | WY | Other | 91,232.38 | 28,748,777.92 | 315.12 |
Sweetwater County, Wyoming Details
Around 29,445.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 5th worst in the US. This adds up to total emissions of 1,250,234,210.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 3rd highest for total emissions in the state. Over 95.85% of electricity in Sweetwater County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Solar (1.91%) and Natural Gas (1.21%), these three fuel types account for 98.97% of the county's electricity generation. There are 5 electricity plants in Sweetwater County, which is the 552nd highest number of power plants in a county in the country.
Providers In Each City in Sweetwater County:
- Bairoil, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Granger, Wyoming:
- Bridger Valley Electric Association: 100.00%
- Green River, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Rock Springs, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Superior, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Wamsutter, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 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, PacifiCorp 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 |
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1 | PacifiCorp | 36,308 |
2 | Bridger Valley Electric Association | 1,941 |