Town of Basin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wyoming
Town of Basin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 732 homes in Wyoming. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.70¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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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Town of Basin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $265.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $354.00 |
Town of Basin residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2015-07-01 | $27.00 | 13.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Basin rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (14.08¢ → 16.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Town of Basin doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Town of Basin's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn | 252 | 15 | 1,675 | 2025-11-19 |
Town of Basin service area
Town of Basin serves Big Horn County in Wyoming and 2 ZIP codes.
Big Horn
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Basin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,876,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 11,101 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACE |
| EIA utility ID | 1779 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Basin's electricity rate?
Town of Basin residential customers pay an average of 17.70¢ 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 26% above the Wyoming average of 14.01¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Basin electric bill?
About $224 a month. The average Town of Basin home uses 1,264 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $177.
How many customers does Town of Basin have?
Town of Basin serves 732 residential customers in Wyoming, across 1 county.
Does Town of Basin offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service. 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 Town of Basin before making decisions.