EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 82051 — Bosler, WY

Homes in ZIP 82051 pay about 18.4¢ per kWh (Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, Jan–Aug 2026). The Wyoming average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price18.4¢per kWh
UtilityCheyenne Light Fuel & Power
WY average14.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$99583 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$92
900 kWh / month$165
1,200 kWh / month$220

Monthly cost at the average price of 18.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 82051 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 82051

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in WY
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power
Investor Owned
18.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$9939,954
PacifiCorp
Investor Owned · serves Albany County
15.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$99118,130
Carbon Power & Light, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Albany County
13.2¢
2024
$1966,724
High West Energy, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Albany County
15.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1465,579
Wheatland Rural Elec Assn, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Albany County
12.4¢
2024
$3834,143

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Albany County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Wyoming price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Wyoming averageU.S. averageCheyenne Light Fuel & Power 9¢12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Wyoming averageU.S. averageCheyenne Light Fuel & Power
Wyoming averageU.S. averageCheyenne Light Fuel & Power
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+0.7%14.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+24.3%11.6¢
Record high15.2¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$119821 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 82051

How much does electricity cost in 82051?

About 18.4¢ per kWh for homes (Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $165.

Who is the electric utility for 82051?

Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, with about 39,954 residential customers in Wyoming; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in WY getting more expensive?

The Wyoming residential average was 14.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.7% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.