Electricity rates in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City (215,548 people, Salt Lake County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 13.75¢/kWh, 3% more than the Utah average.
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Electric companies serving Salt Lake City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 13.75¢ | $103 | 969K | 118 |
| City of Murray | Municipal utility | 12.69¢ | $76 | 18K | 54 |
Power outages in Salt Lake County right now
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Outage history in Salt Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 142 | 159 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,719 (4.4%) | 18,820 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-20 | 2025-12-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (142 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Salt Lake 13.8¢
- Millcreek 13.8¢
- Canyon Rim 13.8¢
- East Millcreek 13.8¢
- North Salt Lake 13.8¢
- Murray 13.8¢
- Taylorsville 13.8¢
- Holladay 13.8¢
- Mount Olympus 13.8¢
- West Valley City 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 84101, 84102, 84103, 84104, 84105, 84106, 84107, 84108, 84109, 84110, 84111, 84112, 84113, 84114, 84115, 84116, 84117, 84118, 84121, 84122, 84123, 84124, 84125, 84126, 84127, 84129, 84130, 84131, 84132, 84133, 84134, 84136, 84138, 84139, 84141, 84143, 84145, 84147, 84148, 84150
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salt Lake City?
Most homes in Salt Lake City get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 13.75¢/kWh including all charges. The Utah average is 13.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Salt Lake City: City of Murray (12.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salt Lake City?
About $103 a month, based on 746 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 13.75¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Salt Lake City, UT?
2 utilities serve Salt Lake City's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, City of Murray. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salt Lake City?
In 2025, customers in Salt Lake County averaged 2 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-16, when 18,820 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.