Electricity rates in Basin, WY
Basin (1,305 people, Big Horn County) is served by PacifiCorp. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.67¢/kWh, 12% more than the Wyoming average.
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Electric companies serving Basin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.67¢ | $111 | 119K | 195 |
Power outages in Big Horn County right now
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Outage history in Big Horn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 252 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,656 (42.1%) | 1,675 (42.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-16 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 82410
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Basin?
Most homes in Basin get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 15.67¢/kWh including all charges. The Wyoming average is 14.01¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Basin?
About $111 a month, based on 710 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 15.67¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Basin, WY?
PacifiCorp serves Basin.
How often does the power go out in Basin?
In 2025, customers in Big Horn County averaged 4 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 1,675 customers (42.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.