WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Buffalo

Wyoming

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The State of Electricity in Buffalo

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo

Average monthly bill

January

$369highest

February

$219

March

$183

April

$121

May

$112

June

$103lowest

July

$109

August

$107

September

$107

October

$117

November

$200

December

$226

Carbon Emissions

1,900 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,400 kWh

Where does Buffalo’s electricity come from?

Buffalo's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Buffalo's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 28%. Natural Gas provides 10% of the energy in Buffalo. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Buffalo. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Buffalo.

59%

Coal

28%

Wind

10%

Natural Gas

2%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Buffalo

The state of solar in Buffalo

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,378

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Buffalo can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Buffalo

Powder River Energy Corporation

Powder River Energy Corporation Rates

Powder River Energy Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (A)-over 200 ampsFixed
Schedule A: Residential (Less than 200 amps)Fixed
Residential (A)-Seasonal-over 200 ampsFixed
Schedule TOD: Residential Time of Day (Over 200 Amps)TOU7¢ to 9¢
Residential (A)-Seasonal-200 amps and underFixed
RESIDENTIAL HEAT RATE (RHR) - 200 amps and underTOU5¢ to 9¢
Schedule TOD: Residential Time of Day (200 Amps and Under)TOU7¢ to 9¢

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