Weston County, WY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Weston County, Wyoming Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Weston County, Wyoming Electricity Overview

During the course of the preceding year, Weston County saw a 1.57% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

The electricity consumed by citizens of Weston County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation sources.

Residents of Weston County are paying, on average, 26.73% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 11.81 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Weston County ranks as the 1382nd highest pollution level due to electricity use in the United States and 20th worst in the state, emitting 160,033,098.26 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The largest provider in Weston County by megawatt hours sold is Powder River Energy Corporation.

Weston County is the 2757th most populated county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    202,250 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    29.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    160,033,098 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,223.49 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newcastle

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Newcastle Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.36¢ per kWh

  • 6.2% higher than last month
  • 2.85% higher than April last year
  • 17.72% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 15.11% lower than the US average
  • 150th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
  • 12,323rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,032 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,483 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 6.43% higher than April last year
  • 16.06% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 14.77% lower than the US average
  • 141st in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 10,588th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 351 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,355 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$105.77 per month

  • 15.18% lower than last month
  • 9.25% lower than April last year
  • 8.69% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 6.18% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since April last year
  • 13,342nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,937 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,970 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$113.18 per month

  • 0.79% lower than last month
  • 4.51% lower than April last year
  • 13.22% higher than the Wyoming average
  • 16.83% lower than the US average
  • 117th in the state out of 201 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
  • 6,984th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 497 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,207 since April last year

Newcastle, WY Electricity Overview

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Newcastle's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Wyoming average price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 401.94 megawatt hours, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city.

On average, Newcastle citizens emit 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 121st worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 76,242,731.33 kilograms, which is the 24th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Newcastle has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newcastle

Newcastle residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.107/kWh$157.24/mo.$83.89/mo.
141st13.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Newcastle
117th$113.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Newcastle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Newcastle, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED12.3697.2619,0622,356,494
Powder River Energy CorporationBUNDLED11.81132.25205,570.424,282,840

Upton, WY Electricity Overview

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Upton's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.30 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Wyoming average price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 325.51 megawatt hours, Powder River Energy Corporation is the largest electricity provider in the city.

On average, Upton citizens emit 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 121st worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 23,943,422.48 kilograms, which is the 56th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Upton has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Upton

Upton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.110/kWh$165.95/mo.$85.00/mo.
137th13.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Upton
119th$118.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Upton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Upton, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED12.3697.2619,0622,356,494
Powder River Energy CorporationBUNDLED11.81132.25205,570.424,282,840

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Hill View Heights CDP, WY Electricity Overview

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Hill View Heights CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.07 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Wyoming average price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Powder River Energy Corporation sells an estimated 277.52 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. With a population of 169 citizens, the city is the 130th most populous city in the state.

On average, Hill View Heights CDP citizens emit 23,223.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 205 cities in Wyoming based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,924,770.51 kilograms, which is the 130th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Hill View Heights CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hill View Heights CDP

Hill View Heights CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.100/kWh$201.14/mo.$88.15/mo.
118th12.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hill View Heights CDP
167th$132.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hill View Heights CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hill View Heights CDP, Wyoming

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Powder River Energy CorporationBUNDLED11.81132.25205,570.424,282,840

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Weston County, Wyoming Details

Weston County, Wyoming Net Metering

Weston County is home to one electricity provider. Fortunately for consumers in the county who are interested in having their own solar panels, the sole company in the county allows for net metering. The state of Wyoming has decent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Weston County has an average of 3.40% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Weston County a rank of 503rd best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Weston County, Wyoming

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Weston County, Wyoming?

The largest electricity supplier in Weston County, Wyoming by megawatt hours sold is Powder River Energy Corporation.

Which electricity companies offer service in Weston County, Wyoming?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Powder River Energy Corporation4,072

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06