Laramie County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Laramie County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
The county is the 502nd largest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States, producing 1,511,013 megawatt hours.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Laramie County is 15.37 cents. This is approximately 4.64% below the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest supplier in Laramie County by megawatt hours sold is Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power.
There has been a 5.42% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources throughout the last 12 months in Laramie County.
Laramie County ranks 4th highest county in the state out of 23 counties for electricity per citizen produced from wind turbines. Producing 1,128,263 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 100,723, this averages out to 11.2 megawatt hours per person each year from wind power.
Laramie County is 135th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 1,128,263 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,956,205 MWh
Consumption per Capita
29.35 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,511,013 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,128,263 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
382,750 MWh
Production per Capita
15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,301,727,045 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
12,923.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cheyenne
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Rates and Production Categories
Cheyenne Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.21¢ per kWh
- 9.37% higher than last month
- 3.97% higher than April last year
- 41.12% higher than the Wyoming average
- 1.76% higher than the US average
- 187th in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 21,939th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,553 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 620 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.62¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 9.62% higher than April last year
- 31.94% higher than the Wyoming average
- 3.11% lower than the US average
- 171st in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 18,745th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 188 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,216 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$100.49 per month
- 7.15% lower than last month
- 6.81% lower than April last year
- 3.26% higher than the Wyoming average
- 10.87% lower than the US average
- 103rd in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 11,303rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 762 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,125 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$101.39 per month
- 0.6% lower than last month
- 0.06% higher than April last year
- 1.43% higher than the Wyoming average
- 25.49% lower than the US average
- 92nd in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 3,403rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 168 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 446 since April last year
Cheyenne, WY Electricity Overview
On average, Cheyenne's citizens spend 15.62 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Wyoming average rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. More electricity is consumed in Cheyenne than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 495.54% of generation. Selling an estimated 53,470.26 megawatt hours per year, Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
There is one electricity plant in Cheyenne. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 1,356,113,466.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 2nd highest in Wyoming out of 205 cities. Averaging 20,985 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 192nd worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Cheyenne's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cheyenne
Cheyenne residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 97.26 | 382,750 | 19,062 | 2,356,494 |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | BUNDLED | 15.92 | 89.76 | 170,874.58 | 268,029.51 | 42,661,274 |
| High West Energy | BUNDLED | 14.49 | 143.87 | 66,206.65 | 9,596,625 |
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Ranchettes CDP, WY Electricity Overview
On average, Ranchettes CDP's citizens spend 14.96 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Wyoming average rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power.
Electricity companies servicing Ranchettes CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 143,497,970.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of highest in Wyoming for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranchettes CDP
Ranchettes CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ranchettes CDP, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 97.26 | 19,062 | 2,356,494 | |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | BUNDLED | 15.92 | 89.76 | 268,029.51 | 42,661,274 | |
| High West Energy | BUNDLED | 14.49 | 143.87 | 66,206.65 | 9,596,625 |
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South Greeley CDP, WY Electricity Overview
On average, South Greeley CDP's citizens spend 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Wyoming average rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $89.92 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 10.41% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing South Greeley CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 101,835,021.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 121st highest in Wyoming for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Greeley CDP
South Greeley CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Greeley CDP, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 97.26 | 19,062 | 2,356,494 | |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | BUNDLED | 15.92 | 89.76 | 268,029.51 | 42,661,274 |
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Electricity Production in Laramie County, Wyoming
Power Plants in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roundhouse Wind Energy ProjectRoundhouse Renewable Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Laramie County | WY | Wind | 783,821 | ||||
| Cheyenne | WY | Natural Gas | 382,750 | 158,198,124.7 | 413.32 | |||
| Laramie County | WY | Wind | 190,752 | |||||
Silver Sage WindpowerDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Laramie County | WY | Wind | 102,047 | ||||
| Laramie County | WY | Wind | 51,643 |
Laramie County, Wyoming Details
There are 5 electricity plants in Laramie County, which is the 60th most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 259th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 1,301,727,045.22 kilograms. This total equates to 12,923.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 186th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Laramie County's top fuel used for electricity production is Wind. They produce 1,128,263 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Laramie County:
- Albin, Wyoming:
- High West Energy: 100.00%
- Burns, Wyoming:
- High West Energy: 100.00%
- Cheyenne, Wyoming:
- High West Energy: 21.27%
- Black Hills Energy: 39.36%
- Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power: 39.36%
- Pine Bluffs, Wyoming:
- Pine Bluffs, Wyoming Electric Utility: 43.38%
- High West Energy: 56.62%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Laramie County, Wyoming?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 53,765 |
| 2 | High West Energy | 6,219 |
| 3 | Black Hills Energy | 3,020 |
| 4 | Pine Bluffs, Wyoming Electric Utility | 635 |
| 5 | Wheatland Rural Electric Association | 310 |
| 6 | Wyrulec Company | 246 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The largest electricity provider in Laramie County, Wyoming by megawatt hours sold is Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Laramie County, Wyoming?
There are 6 electricity providers operating in Laramie County, Wyoming.
How many power plants are located in Laramie County, Wyoming?
There are 5 power plants in Laramie County, Wyoming
