How PacifiCorp compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PacifiCorp, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | 22,827 | -7.00 | -$756 |
| Powder River Energy Corp | 11.73 | 15,406 | -1.72 | -$186 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 11.77 | 14,706 | -1.67 | -$181 |
| PacifiCorp (this page) | 13.44 | 118,130 | — | — |
| High Plains Power Inc | 13.71 | 12,767 | +0.27 | +$29 |
| High West Energy, Inc | 14.37 | 5,579 | +0.93 | +$100 |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 16.96 | 39,954 | +3.52 | +$380 |
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converse | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Lincoln | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Platte | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Sublette | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Sweetwater | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Uinta | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 6.44 | +$756 |
| Johnson | Powder River Energy Corp | 11.73 | +$186 |
| Park | NorthWestern Energy LLC | 12.83 | +$66 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.26 | 13.44 | +19.4% |
| Residential customers | 117,758 | 118,130 | +0.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Wyoming electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PacifiCorp bill
Wyoming is a regulated retail market — PacifiCorp customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.wyo.gov.
Counties served (WY, EIA-861 2024)
Albany · Big Horn · Carbon · Converse · Fremont · Hot Springs · Johnson · Lincoln · Natrona · Park · Platte · Sublette · Sweetwater · Uinta · Washakie
Questions people ask
- Is PacifiCorp more expensive than other Wyoming utilities?
- PacifiCorp customers paid an average 13.44 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% above the Wyoming volume-weighted average of 12.11 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PacifiCorp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Wyoming has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.wyo.gov).
- How many customers does PacifiCorp have?
- 118,130 residential customers in Wyoming in 2024 across 15 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.