Electricity rates in Upton, WY
Upton (1,109 people, Weston County) is served by 2 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 Upton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.39¢ | $143 | 16K | 571 |
| Black Hills Power | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $107 | 2,179 | 68 |
Power outages in Weston County right now
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Outage history in Weston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 779 | 649 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,209 (30.7%) | 4,782 (121.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-26 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (779 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Moorcroft 12.4¢
- Sundance 12.4¢
- Newcastle 12.4¢
- Sleepy Hollow 12.4¢
- Antelope Valley-Crestview 13.2¢
- Gillette 12.4¢
- Wright 12.4¢
- Lusk 12.4¢
- Douglas 15.7¢
- Buffalo 12.4¢
ZIP codes: 82730
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Upton?
Most homes in Upton 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 Upton: Black Hills Power (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Upton?
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 Upton, WY?
2 utilities serve Upton's ZIP codes: Powder River Energy Corp., Black Hills Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Upton?
In 2025, customers in Weston County averaged 10 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 4,782 customers (121.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.