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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

Lincoln County is ranked as the 5th highest producer of electricity out of 23 counties in the state for electricity production, producing 3,879,661 megawatt hours.

96.05 megawatt hours of electricity per person are generated using coal in Lincoln County. This is 5th highest out of 23 counties in the state.

Lincoln County is the 156th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the United States, with a population of 19,457 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,879,661.

Lincoln County is the 4th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 199.4 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.

Lincoln County has the 681st worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the nation, releasing 438,181,742.8 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Over the last year, Lincoln County saw a 1.76% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    571,060 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    29.35 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,879,661 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,879,661 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    199.4 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    438,181,743 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    22,520.52 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kemmerer

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Lincoln County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Kemmerer Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

13¢ per kWh

  • 3.74% higher than last month
  • 17.39% higher than April last year
  • 6.56% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 23.16% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
  • 6,579th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 786 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,716 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.87¢ per kWh

  • 1.37% higher than last month
  • 8.33% higher than April last year
  • 0.25% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 26.38% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 4,237th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 350 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,052 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$80.69 per month

  • 18.7% lower than last month
  • 5.1% higher than April last year
  • 17.08% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 28.43% lower than the US average
  • 72nd in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 3,574th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,900 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 602 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$85.62 per month

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 1.33% higher than April last year
  • 14.35% lower than the Wyoming average
  • 37.08% lower than the US average
  • 74th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 1,394th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 834 since April last year

Kemmerer, WY Electricity Overview

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Kemmerer's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.25% higher than the average Wyoming price of 11.84 cents and 26.38% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 1,751.39 megawatt hours, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Kemmerer average is 37.97% below at $85.62 per month.

For every person in the city there are 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 7th highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 61,124,236.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kemmerer

Kemmerer residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.104/kWh$120.49/mo.$51.83/mo.
104th11.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kemmerer
74th$85.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kemmerer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kemmerer, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.8785.631,020,903.36121,135,226
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Kemmerer, Wyoming include: 83101, 83116, 83121

Afton, WY Electricity Overview

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Afton's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 44.54% lower than the average Wyoming price of 11.84 cents and 59.28% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Lower Valley Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

For every person in the city there are 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 121st highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 50,650,440.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Afton

Afton residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
24th6.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Afton
151st$126.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Afton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Afton, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.40126.636,262528,83133,834,000
1 providers total

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Star Valley Ranch, WY Electricity Overview

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Star Valley Ranch's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 6.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 44.54% lower than the average Wyoming price of 11.84 cents and 59.28% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Lower Valley Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

For every person in the city there are 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 121st highest in the state out of 205 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 50,348,535.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Star Valley Ranch

Star Valley Ranch residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.072/kWh$0.058/kWh$246.50/mo.$69.42/mo.
24th6.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Star Valley Ranch
151st$126.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Star Valley Ranch Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Valley EnergyBUNDLED6.40126.63528,83133,834,000
1 providers total

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Wyoming

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.

Power Plants in Lincoln County, Wyoming

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
NaughtonPacifiCorp (100.00%)
Lincoln County WY Coal 3,021,3342,797,857,001.69926.0312/2029
Shute Creek FacilityExxon Mobil Corp (100.00%)
Lincoln County WY Natural Gas 858,327179,057,390.26208.61
2 power plants total

Lincoln County, Wyoming Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every person in the county there are 22,520.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 438,181,742.8 kilograms, the county ranks 10th highest in Wyoming for total pollution from electricity consumption. Coal makes up 48.17% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Lincoln County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Natural Gas at 42.94% and Other Gas at 8.90% of generation. Lincoln County has the 6th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
48.17%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
42.94%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
8.90%

Lincoln County, Wyoming Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

In Lincoln County one company reports energy loss, Lower Valley Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 5.56%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 2.93%, resulting in a rank of 2229th best in the country and a state rank of 13th best out of 3230 and 23 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Afton, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Alpine, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Cokeville, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Diamondville, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Kemmerer, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • La Barge, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Opal, Wyoming:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Thayne, Wyoming:
    • Lower Valley Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

By total megawatt hours sold, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1PacifiCorp8,519
2Lower Valley Energy7,677
3Bridger Valley Electric Association134

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

How many power plants are located within Lincoln County, Wyoming?

Lincoln County, Wyoming is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-29