Electricity rates in 82842 — Story, WY
Homes in ZIP 82842 pay about 14.5¢ per kWh (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Wyoming average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 82842 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 82842
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Investor Owned | 14.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 14,706 |
| Powder River Energy Corp Cooperative · serves Sheridan County | 12.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $133 | 15,406 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sheridan County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Wyoming price trend
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 82842
How much does electricity cost in 82842?
About 14.5¢ per kWh for homes (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.
Who is the electric utility for 82842?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., with about 14,706 residential customers in Wyoming; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.