Electricity rates in Vernal, UT
Vernal (11,200 people, Uintah County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Moon Lake Electric Association pay about 9.48¢/kWh, 29% less than the Utah average.
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Electric companies serving Vernal
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 9.48¢ | $93 | 13K | 183 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 13.75¢ | $103 | 969K | 118 |
Power outages in Uintah County right now
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Outage history in Uintah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 420 | 391 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,332 (46.9%) | 6,708 (59%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-21 | 2025-09-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (420 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Naples 9.5¢
- Maeser 9.5¢
- Ballard 9.5¢
- Roosevelt 9.5¢
- Duchesne 13.8¢
- East Carbon City 13.8¢
- Helper 13.8¢
- Spring Glen 13.8¢
- Wellington 13.8¢
- Price 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 84078, 84079
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Vernal?
Most homes in Vernal get power from Moon Lake Electric Association, where residential customers pay an average of 9.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Utah average is 13.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Vernal: PacifiCorp (13.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Vernal?
About $93 a month, based on 979 kWh a month (the average for Moon Lake Electric Association customers) at 9.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Vernal, UT?
2 utilities serve Vernal's ZIP codes: Moon Lake Electric Association, PacifiCorp. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Vernal?
In 2025, customers in Uintah County averaged 6 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-10, when 6,708 customers (59%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.