Carbon Power & Light electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Wyoming
Carbon Power & Light is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,767 homes in Wyoming. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.61¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Carbon Power & Light bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.05 | $83.58 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.10 | $140.16 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234.15 | $196.74 |
| 2,000 kWh | $312.20 | $253.32 |
*General Service: Single-Phase (effective 2014-01-01, $27.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Carbon Power & Light residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service: Single-Phase | 2014-01-01 | $27.00 | 11.32¢ |
| General Service Time Of Day (TOD)-1-Phase TOD Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $32.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service Time Of Day (TOD)-3-Phase TOD Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $41.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service 1-Phase Seasonal Residential | 2014-01-01 | $33.00 | 11.32¢ |
| General Service: Three-Phase | 2014-01-01 | $35.00 | 11.32¢ |
| General Service 3-Phase Residential | 2012-01-01 | $32.00 | 10.67¢ |
| General Service 1-Phase Non-Seasonal Residential | 2012-01-01 | $24.00 | 10.67¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Carbon Power & Light rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (15.79¢ → 14.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Carbon Power & Light | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 292 | 220 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.98 | 1.44 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 27 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 292 | 111 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Carbon Power & Light's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 606 | 25 | 5,551 | 2025-08-25 |
| Albany | 131 | 15 | 2,734 | 2025-09-17 |
Carbon Power & Light service area
Carbon Power & Light serves 2 counties in Wyoming and 5 ZIP codes.
Albany, Carbon
Cities: Saratoga
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 458 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Carbon Power & Light at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,369,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 116,477 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 2998 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carbon Power & Light's electricity rate?
Carbon Power & Light residential customers pay an average of 15.61¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 11% above the Wyoming average of 14.01¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Carbon Power & Light electric bill?
About $224 a month. The average Carbon Power & Light home uses 1,434 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does Carbon Power & Light have?
Carbon Power & Light serves 6,767 residential customers in Wyoming, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Carbon Power & Light?
In 2019, the average Carbon Power & Light customer was without power for 4 hr 52 min (SAIDI) over 1.98 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 52 min. The Wyoming average was 3 hr 40 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Carbon Power & Light offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including General Service Time Of Day (TOD)-1-Phase TOD Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Carbon Power & Light before making decisions.