Electricity rates in Laramie, WY
Laramie (32,158 people, Albany County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.67¢/kWh, 12% more than the Wyoming average.
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Electric companies serving Laramie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.67¢ | $111 | 119K | 195 |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | Investor-owned utility | 18.01¢ | $95 | 44K | 54 |
| High West Energy | Electric cooperative | 14.79¢ | $145 | 5,692 | — |
Power outages in Albany County right now
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Outage history in Albany County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 108 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,727 (11.7%) | 2,734 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-09-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (108 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cheyenne 18.0¢
- Ranchettes 18.0¢
- South Greeley 18.0¢
- Fox Farm-College 18.0¢
- Wheatland 15.7¢
- Saratoga 15.7¢
- Pine Bluffs 14.8¢
- Guernsey 15.7¢
- Torrington 11.8¢
- Rawlins 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 82070, 82071, 82072, 82073
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Laramie?
Most homes in Laramie 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Laramie: Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (18.01¢), High West Energy (14.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Laramie?
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 Laramie, WY?
3 utilities serve Laramie's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, High West Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Laramie?
In 2025, customers in Albany County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-17, when 2,734 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.