What is the average electricity rate in Gillette, Wyoming?

The average residential electricity rate in Gillette is approximately 12.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Gillette?

Natural gas customers in Gillette pay an average of $59 per month. The rate is approximately $1.17/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Gillette, Wyoming?

Electricity in Gillette is distributed by Powder River Energy Corp and City of Gillette. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Gillette?

Gillette 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 Gillette electricity rates compare to Wyoming averages?

Gillette's electricity rate of 12.03¢/kWh is below the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Gillette?

To start electric service in Gillette, contact Powder River Energy Corp and City of Gillette. 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.

Gillette, Wyoming Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Gillette, Wyoming

Gillette is served by Powder River Energy Corp and City of Gillette. Utilities covering Campbell County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.03¢/kWh — below the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $122. Natural gas in Gillette is distributed by Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power (Black Hills Energy).

Compared to the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh/kWh, Gillette's electricity rate of 12.03¢/kWh is 2.77¢ below the Wyoming average. As Wyoming has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Gillette

Powder River Energy Corp
City of Gillette
Black Hills Power, Inc.

Natural Gas Utility in Gillette

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

Gillette vs Wyoming Energy Rates

Metric	Gillette	Wyoming Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.03¢	14.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.17	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$122	$105	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$59	$59	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Gillette Residents

As a Wyoming city, Gillette 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 Gillette 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 Gillette, Wyoming

The average residential electricity rate in Gillette is approximately 12.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Gillette pay an average of $59 per month. The rate is approximately $1.17/therm per therm.
Electricity in Gillette is distributed by Powder River Energy Corp and City of Gillette. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Gillette 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.
Gillette's electricity rate of 12.03¢/kWh is below the Wyoming state average of 14.80¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Gillette, contact Powder River Energy Corp and City of Gillette. 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.