Wyoming
Electricity costs 13.38¢/kWh residential, ranking #14 cheapest in the US. 25.6% renewable energy.
13.38¢
Residential Rate
#14
Price Rank (Cheapest)
25.6%
Renewable Energy
#22
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 9.54¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 8.66¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Coal
59.9%
Wind
22.1%
Natural Gas
13.3%
Hydro
2.5%
Other
1.1%
Solar
1.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in Wyoming is 13.38¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #14 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Wyoming 25% below average.
25.6% of Wyoming's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #22 among all states. The largest generation source is Coal at 59.9%.
Wyoming's residential rate of 13.38¢/kWh is 25% below the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 9.54¢/kWh and industrial rates are 8.66¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.