Electricity rates in Sheridan, WY
Sheridan (17,873 people, Sheridan County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Powder River Energy Corp. pay about 12.39¢/kWh, 12% less than the Wyoming average.
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Electric companies serving Sheridan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.39¢ | $143 | 16K | 571 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.62¢ | $115 | 15K | 354 |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 13.78¢ | $110 | 299 | — |
Power outages in Sheridan County right now
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Outage history in Sheridan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 182 | 272 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 985 (5.6%) | 12,017 (68.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (182 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Buffalo 12.4¢
- Greybull 15.7¢
- Basin 15.7¢
- Lovell 15.7¢
- Worland 15.7¢
- Gillette 12.4¢
- Antelope Valley-Crestview 13.2¢
- Sleepy Hollow 12.4¢
- Powell 15.7¢
- Thermopolis 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 82801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sheridan?
Most homes in Sheridan get power from Powder River Energy Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 12.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Wyoming average is 14.01¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sheridan: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (13.62¢), NorthWestern Energy (13.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sheridan?
About $143 a month, based on 1,156 kWh a month (the average for Powder River Energy Corp. customers) at 12.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sheridan, WY?
3 utilities serve Sheridan's ZIP codes: Powder River Energy Corp., Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., NorthWestern Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sheridan?
In 2025, customers in Sheridan County averaged 4 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 12,017 customers (68.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.