What is the average electricity rate in Bear River, Wyoming?

The average residential electricity rate in Bear River is approximately 15.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bear River?

Natural gas customers in Bear River pay an average of $57 per month. The rate is approximately $1.13/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bear River, Wyoming?

Electricity in Bear River is distributed by Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) and Black Hills Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Bear River?

Bear River natural gas service is provided by Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy) and Atmos Energy Wyoming. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Bear River electricity rates compare to Wyoming averages?

Bear River's electricity rate of 15.24¢/kWh is above the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Bear River?

To start electric service in Bear River, contact Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) and Black Hills Energy. For gas service, contact Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy) and Atmos Energy Wyoming. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Bear River, Wyoming Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Bear River, Wyoming

Bear River is a community in Wyoming served by Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) for electric and Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Wyoming's statewide energy market and the region's cold semi-arid, windy, cold mountain winters climate.

Compared to the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh/kWh, Bear River's electricity rate of 15.24¢/kWh is 0.44¢ above the Wyoming average. As Wyoming has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Bear River

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Black Hills Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
Lower Valley Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Bear River

Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy)
Atmos Energy Wyoming
Peoples Natural Gas

Bear River vs Wyoming Energy Rates

Metric	Bear River	Wyoming Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.24¢	14.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.13	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$108	$105	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$57	$59	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bear River Residents

As a Wyoming city, Bear River residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Wyoming LIHEAP
✅ Wyoming Low Income Weatherization
✅ Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart
✅ Black Hills Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Bear River Residents

✓ High-altitude solar resources are excellent — Xcel Energy offers Solar*Rewards.
✓ Invest in strong attic insulation (R-49+) for cold mountain winters.
✓ Use a programmable thermostat to manage the large temperature swings common at altitude.
✓ Seal air leaks — dry Colorado air makes gaps in the building envelope very noticeable.
✓ Xcel Energy offers rebates for smart thermostats, insulation, and heat pumps.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Bear River, Wyoming

The average residential electricity rate in Bear River is approximately 15.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bear River pay an average of $57 per month. The rate is approximately $1.13/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bear River is distributed by Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) and Black Hills Energy. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bear River natural gas service is provided by Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy) and Atmos Energy Wyoming. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bear River's electricity rate of 15.24¢/kWh is above the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Bear River, contact Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) and Black Hills Energy. For gas service, contact Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy) and Atmos Energy Wyoming. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.