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Population
3,380,800
Total Production
31,749,643 MWh / 9.39 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
33,177,191 MWh / 9.81 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
5,901,414 MWh / 1.75 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
19,834,510,028 kg / 5,866.81 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
25,848,230 MWh / 7.65 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Utah

Utah residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

2^nd11.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Utah

1^st$85.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Utah Residents

Utah Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Utah's Electricity Prices and Usage

Residents of Utah enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the nation, with an average state electric rate of 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average of 16.12 cents. This ranks Utah as the 2nd best priced state in the country using average electricity rate. There are 47 electricity providers that call the state home, but because of the electricity market regulations in place citizens often have only one or two electricity company options based on their geographic location. With 1,038,788 residential customers, PacifiCorp is the largest vendor in the state. Consumers in Utah experience 1.97 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 234.49 minutes. The state generates roughly 9.39 megawatt hours per capita per year from its electricity generating plants, which makes it the 38th highest generator per capita in the nation. There has been a 8.28% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar energy over the course of the past 12 months, which is an increase of 313,940.22 megawatt hours each year.

Residential Electricity Providers in Utah

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
PacifiCorp	BUNDLED	11.29	82.7	8,192,122.63	924,526,464	14,603,687.66
Dixie Power	BUNDLED	7.89	105.3	352,413.02	27,799,254.32
St George Utilities	BUNDLED	11.06	99.57	301,676.28	33,359,464	153,198
Provo City Utilities	BUNDLED	11.36	65.84	245,735.26	27,908,993	44,357.83
Lehi City Power	BUNDLED	9.30	71.47	215,157.21	20,003,378.93
Moon Lake Electric	BUNDLED	9.05	88.63	154,756.37	14,002,313	5,531
Bountiful Power	BUNDLED	12.53	101.36	152,140.58	19,063,804	40,541
Murray City Utilities	BUNDLED	9.60	59.61	113,714.72	10,917,684.61	20,139
Logan Power	BUNDLED	12.51	61.57	113,147	14,158,000	17,731
Spanish Fork Power	BUNDLED	10.42	82.65	111,895.64	11,663,076.25

Commercial Electricity Providers in Utah

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
PacifiCorp	BUNDLED	8.09	725.14	10,675,942.48	863,898,590	14,603,687.66
Provo City Utilities	BUNDLED	9.13	634.6	385,171.82	35,154,395	44,357.83
St George Utilities	BUNDLED	9.59	569.48	364,444.59	34,960,127	153,198
Murray City Utilities	BUNDLED	8.42	534.45	226,306.21	19,060,714.13	20,139
Dixie Power	BUNDLED	6.61	452.91	216,609.12	14,311,401.23
Lehi City Power	BUNDLED	9.57	612.93	213,519.93	20,441,722.84
Logan Power	BUNDLED	11.01	809.61	197,928	21,789,000	17,731
Moon Lake Electric	BUNDLED	9.05	360.82	133,142.08	12,043,806	5,531
Springville City Utilities	BUNDLED	12.07	721.31	106,870.54	12,894,090	15,006
Spanish Fork Power	BUNDLED	9.37	492.51	106,814.16	10,003,332.59

Power Plants in Utah

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)	Closing Date
Lake Side Power PlantPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Vineyard	Natural Gas	6,017,785	2,333,034,032.98	387.69
Intermountain Power ProjectIntermountain Power Agency (100.00%)	Millard County	Coal	4,079,384.01	4,038,896,459.19	990.08
BonanzaDeseret Power (96.25%)Utah Municipal Power Agency (3.75%)	Uintah County	Coal	3,277,160.01	3,138,826,029.49	957.79
Currant CreekPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Juab County	Natural Gas	2,886,026	1,126,486,350.5	390.32
HuntingtonPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Emery County	Coal	2,779,751	2,828,014,912.62	1,017.36	12/2036
HunterProvo City Utilities (1.62%)Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (5.57%)Deseret Power (9.59%)PacifiCorp (83.23%)	Emery County	Coal	2,745,239.02	3,112,110,000.89	1,133.64
West Valley Generation ProjectUtah Municipal Power Agency (100.00%)	West Valley City	Natural Gas	996,209	525,294,106.12	527.29
Nebo Power StationUtah Associated Municipal Power Systems (100.00%)	Payson	Natural Gas	843,023	379,152,752.16	449.75
Cove Mountain Solar 2Cove Mountain Solar 2 LLC (100.00%)	Iron County	Solar	325,138
GadsbyPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Salt Lake City	Natural Gas	324,354	277,043,133.08	854.14	12/2032

Quick Facts

Utah has seen a 1.28% increase in the state's population in the past 12 months.

Roughly 13,911,425.01 megawatt hours of electricity in Utah are created a year using natural gas. This is 4.11 megawatt hours per resident in the state each year.

Utah averages 1.75 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 30th most in the country.

Utah has a population of 3,380,800 citizens.

Electricity from wind power produced in Utah totals 665,053.55 megawatt hours, making Utah 29th in the US for wind power production.

Utah averages 0.2 megawatt hours produced from wind per person, which is 31st highest in the United States.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Beaver County	6,962	3	5	11.28	$82.68/mo
Box Elder County	56,891	4	1	10.80	$91.16/mo
Cache County	140,173	4	1	11.31	$82.28/mo
Carbon County	20,208	4	2	11.28	$82.61/mo
Daggett County	564	2		13.98	$77.70/mo
Davis County	369,948	4	1	11.30	$83.32/mo
Duchesne County	19,651	3		9.72	$86.86/mo
Emery County	9,839	2	4	11.29	$82.70/mo
Garfield County	5,061	3		11.14	$93.57/mo
Grand County	9,630	2		11.29	$82.70/mo
Iron County	55,839	5	8	10.08	$90.65/mo
Juab County	11,648	5	2	10.97	$81.73/mo
Kane County	7,635	3		11.11	$95.20/mo
Millard County	12,860	9	3	10.59	$83.31/mo
Morgan County	12,162	3		11.29	$82.70/mo
Piute County	1,809	3		11.20	$89.01/mo
Rich County	2,507	2	1	11.29	$82.70/mo
Salt Lake County	1,186,257	3	5	11.26	$82.42/mo
San Juan County	14,610	5	2	12.51	$83.80/mo
Sanpete County	28,458	7		11.28	$82.54/mo
Sevier County	21,471	4	1	11.25	$85.18/mo
Summit County	42,156	3		14.01	$77.07/mo
Tooele County	79,934	2	1	11.29	$82.70/mo
Uintah County	35,488	4	1	10.22	$85.54/mo
Utah County	702,434	9	3	11.48	$86.70/mo
Wasatch County	34,028	4		10.48	$85.00/mo
Washington County	197,680	8	1	10.81	$86.28/mo
Wayne County	2,500	3		11.13	$94.26/mo
Weber County	269,561	2		11.29	$82.70/mo

Utah is the 26th highest ranked state when it comes to total CO2 emissions, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 19,834,510,027.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total also equals a ranking of 13th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Coal makes up 43.82% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Utah. Natural Gas and Solar make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 37.20% and 12.94% of total electricity generation, respectively. Utah has 42 power plants, which is the 25th most in the country and 15th most when counting power plants per resident.

COAL

43.82%

NATURAL GAS

37.20%

SOLAR

12.94%

WIND

2.09%

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC

1.76%

OTHER

2.19%

Utah has 35 out of 47 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Utah has restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Utah is 2.56%. This includes data from 12 companies, including Provo City Utilities, St George Utilities, and Lehi City Power. For comparison, the countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. Utah has a rank of 15th best in the United States for energy loss.

Encouraging private citizens to install solar panels can be a challenge due to high initial costs. Governments can help by issuing rebates and tax breaks to their citizens. Utah has a tax credit of either over $2000 or over 20% of the cost of solar panel purchases. The state offers no rebates to consumers who are purchasing private solar. Utah offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase private solar panels, making it less attractive for consumers to do so. The state offers sales tax exemptions, but they are highly restricted, making it hard for some residents to qualify.

Whether a consumer is able to easily find electricity plans with renewable fuel sources is partially determined by state level initiatives. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for all electric companies who operate in the state. These standards require that a percentage of electricity must be generated using green energy. Utah currently only has limited or optional standards established for electricity generators to follow. Additionally, there are currently no low income solar programs to assist low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Utah, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Utah

What is a good electricity rate in Utah?

The average price per kilowatt hour of electricity in Utah in 2024 is 11.26 cents.

Where does Utah get its electricity?

The primary fuel type used for electricity generation in Utah is Coal, making up 43.82% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Natural Gas makes up 37.20% and Solar makes up 12.94%.

Does Utah have a deregulated electricity market?

No, the state has a regulated market, where citizens' electricity provider choices are often determined by their location or state legislation.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Utah?

The largest electricity provider in Utah by megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.

How many power plants are within Utah?

There are 42 electricity plants located in Utah.

How many electric companies offer service in Utah?

Utah is home to 47 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What is the average electric bill in Utah?

The average electric bill in the state of Utah in 2024 is $85 while the US average is $138.

What power companies are in Utah?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	PacifiCorp	1,038,788
2	Provo City Utilities	39,941
3	St George Utilities	33,037
4	Lehi City Power	26,103
5	Dixie Power	24,633
6	Logan Power	21,412
7	Murray City Utilities	18,238
8	Moon Lake Electric	17,969
9	Bountiful Power	17,323
10	Spanish Fork Power	13,464

What is the cheapest electricity company in Utah?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Helper City Utilities	6.06	1,225
2	Meadow Town Corporation Electric Utility	7.20	161
3	Oak City, Utah Electric Utility	7.66	272
4	Dixie Power	7.89	24,633
5	Spring City, Utah Electric Utility	8.79	574
6	Beaver Electric	8.93	1,641
7	Ephraim, Utah Electric Utility	8.97	2,334
8	Moon Lake Electric	9.05	17,969
9	Nephi City Electric Utilities	9.06	2,558
10	Lehi City Power	9.30	26,103

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov

Published: 2024-06-27

Electricity Rates in Utah

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Utah