How PacifiCorp compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PacifiCorp, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | 26,906 | -3.60 | -$389 |
| Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc | 8.98 | 13,275 | -3.54 | -$383 |
| Spanish Fork City Corporation | 10.10 | 13,988 | -2.43 | -$262 |
| Lehi City Corporation | 10.95 | 27,459 | -1.57 | -$170 |
| City of Murray | 11.06 | 17,000 | -1.46 | -$158 |
| Provo City Corp | 11.39 | 35,299 | -1.13 | -$122 |
| City of St George | 11.40 | 28,436 | -1.12 | -$121 |
| Garkane Energy Coop, Inc | 11.45 | 11,653 | -1.08 | -$116 |
| PacifiCorp (this page) | 12.52 | 947,246 | — | — |
| City of Springville | 12.75 | 10,852 | +0.23 | +$25 |
| City of Logan | 12.82 | 19,455 | +0.30 | +$32 |
| City of Bountiful | 12.97 | 15,709 | +0.45 | +$48 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PacifiCorp. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PacifiCorp customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where PacifiCorp customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PacifiCorp premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Carbon | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Emery | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Grand | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Iron | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Millard | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Morgan | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
| Rich | Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 8.92 | +$389 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 26 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.27 | 12.52 | +11.1% |
| Residential customers | 924,463 | 947,246 | +2.5% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Utah electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PacifiCorp bill
Utah is a regulated retail market — PacifiCorp customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.utah.gov.
Counties served (UT, EIA-861 2024)
Beaver · Box Elder · Cache · Carbon · Davis · Duchesne · Emery · Garfield · Grand · Iron · Juab · Millard · Morgan · Piute · Rich · Salt Lake · San Juan · Sanpete · Sevier · Summit · Tooele · Uintah · Utah · Wasatch · Washington · Weber
Questions people ask
- Is PacifiCorp more expensive than other Utah utilities?
- PacifiCorp customers paid an average 12.52 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Utah volume-weighted average of 12.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PacifiCorp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Utah has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.utah.gov).
- How many customers does PacifiCorp have?
- 947,246 residential customers in Utah in 2024 across 26 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.