Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Platte County, Wyoming Electricity Overview
Platte County uses only 3.06% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 96.94%.
With 8,240,696.11 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Platte County is 23rd in the US out of 3230 for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
With a Wyoming average residential electric bill of $100.37, Platte County consumers pay about 54.73% more than other consumers per month for electricity.
As the 131st highest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the country, Platte County generates 8,261,091.01 megawatt hours of electricity.
When calculating by customer count, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity company in Platte County.
Platte County generates 959.81 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
252,614 MWh
Consumption per Capita
29.35 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,261,091 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,261,091 MWh
Production per Capita
959.81 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
261,799,810 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
30,417.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wheatland
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Wheatland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.39¢ per kWh
- 4.41% higher than last month
- 8.76% higher than April last year
- 18.02% higher than the Wyoming average
- 14.89% lower than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 13,034th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,029 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,742 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.11¢ per kWh
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 6.46% higher than April last year
- 19.19% higher than the Wyoming average
- 12.47% lower than the US average
- 158th in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
- 13,460th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 231 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,911 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$73.65 per month
- 14.51% lower than last month
- 2.61% lower than April last year
- 24.32% lower than the Wyoming average
- 34.68% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 201 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 2,144th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,011 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 593 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$75.92 per month
- 0.22% lower than last month
- 0.94% lower than April last year
- 24.05% lower than the Wyoming average
- 44.21% lower than the US average
- 9th 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
- 191st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
Wheatland, WY Electricity Overview
Wheatland's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 19.19% more than Wyoming's average price of 11.84 cents, which ranks the city 158th best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 31,006.89 megawatt hours each year, Wheatland Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Wheatland average is 45.00% less at $75.92 per month.
Emissions in Wheatland average 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 7th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 82,838,203.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 23rd largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wheatland
Wheatland residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wheatland, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric | BUNDLED | 13.87 | 71.61 | 10,836.32 | 1,502,465.7 | |
| Wheatland Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.76 | 187.49 | 25,607.12 | 4,291,692.5 |
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Guernsey, WY Electricity Overview
Guernsey's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 22.14% more than Wyoming's average price of 11.84 cents, which ranks the city 160th best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 12,386.14 megawatt hours each year, Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Guernsey average is 28.10% less at $99.24 per month.
Emissions in Guernsey average 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 121st worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 23,595,070.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 57th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Guernsey
Guernsey residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Guernsey, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.75 | 107.54 | 4,366.28 | 731,135.34 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 11.87 | 85.63 | 1,020,903.36 | 121,135,226 | |
| Wheatland Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.76 | 187.49 | 25,607.12 | 4,291,692.5 |
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Glendo, WY Electricity Overview
Glendo's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 11.87 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 0.25% more than Wyoming's average price of 11.84 cents, which ranks the city 104th best for average electricity price out of 205 cities in the state. With an estimated 2 total residential customers, PacifiCorp is the largest vendor in the city. Glendo has 189 citizens, making it the 126th largest city in Wyoming.
Emissions in Glendo average 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 7th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 4,389,240.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 126th largest emissions amount in Wyoming. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendo
Glendo residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendo, Wyoming
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 11.87 | 85.63 | 1,020,903.36 | 121,135,226 |
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Electricity Production in Platte County, Wyoming
Power Plants in Platte County, Wyoming
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | WY | Coal | 8,261,091.05 | 8,561,485,020.18 | 1,036.36 |
Platte County, Wyoming Details
Emissions in Platte County average 30,417.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 5th worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 261,799,810.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1007th highest amount in the nation. Coal is the primary fuel type in Platte County, with 99.75% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Platte County has one power generation plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Platte County:
- Chugwater, Wyoming:
- Wheatland Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Glendo, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Guernsey, Wyoming:
- PacifiCorp: 48.60%
- Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility: 48.44%
- Wheatland Rural Electric Association: 2.97%
- Hartville, Wyoming:
- Wyrulec Company: 50.00%
- PacifiCorp: 50.00%
- Wheatland, Wyoming:
- Wheatland Rural Electric Association: 3.73%
- Wheatland Electric: 96.27%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Platte County, Wyoming?
There is one power plant located in Platte County, Wyoming
How many electric companies offer service in Platte County, Wyoming?
There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Platte County, Wyoming.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Platte County, Wyoming?
By total megawatt hours sold, PacifiCorp is the largest electricity provider in Platte County, Wyoming.
Which electricity companies offer service in Platte County, Wyoming?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PacifiCorp | 2,608 |
| 2 | Wheatland Electric | 2,124 |
| 3 | Wheatland Rural Electric Association | 1,392 |
| 4 | Guernsey, Wyoming Electric Utility | 651 |
| 5 | Wyrulec Company | 311 |
