Wyoming Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Wyoming is 14.43¢/kWh (the 11th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $118.52, per EIA data. That rate is 3.7¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 14.97 | 93.36 | 624 |
| October 2025 | 15.09 | 99.13 | 657 |
| November 2025 | 13.89 | 107.30 | 772 |
| December 2025 | 12.81 | 124.15 | 969 |
| January 2026 | 12.84 | 142.95 | 1113 |
| February 2026 | 13.03 | 123.78 | 950 |
| March 2026 | 13.59 | 116.77 | 859 |
| April 2026 | 14.68 | 106.81 | 728 |
| May 2026 | 14.80 | 104.92 | 709 |
| June 2026 | 15.24 | 105.65 | 693 |
| July 2026 | 14.36 | 130.77 | 911 |
| August 2026 | 14.43 | 118.52 | 821 |
Wyoming vs the U.S. average
| Wyoming | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 14.43¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $118.52 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 821 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +0.7% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +24.3% | +30.5% |
Wyoming's average residential rate of 14.43¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 11th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +0.7% (Wyoming) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +24.3% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 821 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Wyoming's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Wyoming
Average effective rates and bills for Wyoming's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 14.34 | 108.01 | 753 | 118,895 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Wyoming rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Wyoming's average rate of 14.43¢/kWh is about $144.30. The state's actual average usage is 821 kWh/month, which is what produces the $118.52 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Wyoming gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.