What is the average electricity rate in Salt Lake City, Utah?

The average residential electricity rate in Salt Lake City is approximately 11.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $84 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Salt Lake City?

Natural gas customers in Salt Lake City pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Salt Lake City, Utah?

Electricity in Salt Lake City is distributed by PacifiCorp and City of Murray. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas) and CenterPoint Energy Utah. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Salt Lake City electricity rates compare to Utah averages?

Salt Lake City's electricity rate of 11.24¢/kWh is below the Utah state average of 12.96¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Salt Lake City?

To start electric service in Salt Lake City, contact PacifiCorp and City of Murray. For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas) and CenterPoint Energy Utah. 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.

Salt Lake City, Utah Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City is served by PacifiCorp and City of Murray. Utilities covering Salt Lake County report an average residential electricity rate of 11.24¢/kWh — below the Utah state average of 12.96¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $84. Natural gas in Salt Lake City is distributed by Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas).

Compared to the Utah state average of 12.96¢/kWh/kWh, Salt Lake City's electricity rate of 11.24¢/kWh is 1.72¢ below the Utah average. As Utah has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Salt Lake City

PacifiCorp
City of Murray

Natural Gas Utility in Salt Lake City

Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas)
CenterPoint Energy Utah

Salt Lake City vs Utah Energy Rates

Metric	Salt Lake City	Utah Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.24¢	12.96¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.26	$1.26	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$84	$87	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$58	$58	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Salt Lake City Residents

As a Utah city, Salt Lake City residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Utah LIHEAP
✅ Utah Weatherization Assistance
✅ Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Rebates
✅ Dominion Energy Utah Assistance

Energy-Saving Tips for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, Utah

The average residential electricity rate in Salt Lake City is approximately 11.24¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $84 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Salt Lake City pay an average of $58 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.
Electricity in Salt Lake City is distributed by PacifiCorp and City of Murray. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Salt Lake City natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas) and CenterPoint Energy Utah. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Salt Lake City's electricity rate of 11.24¢/kWh is below the Utah state average of 12.96¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Salt Lake City, contact PacifiCorp and City of Murray. For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Utah (Questar Gas) and CenterPoint Energy Utah. 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.