WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Newcastle

Wyoming

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The State of Electricity in Newcastle

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

Average monthly bill

January

$378highest

February

$194

March

$197

April

$129

May

$110

June

$106lowest

July

$121

August

$117

September

$111

October

$120

November

$188

December

$219

Carbon Emissions

1,919 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,414 kWh

Where does Newcastle’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Coal

28%

Wind

10%

Natural Gas

2%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Newcastle

The state of solar in Newcastle

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$11,758

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Net metering policies in Newcastle 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 Newcastle

Black Hills Power IncPowder 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)-Seasonal-over 200 ampsFixed
RESIDENTIAL HEAT RATE (RHR) - 200 amps and underTOU5¢ to 9¢
Residential (A)-Seasonal-200 amps and underFixed
Residential (A)-over 200 ampsFixed
Schedule TOD: Residential Time of Day (200 Amps and Under)TOU7¢ to 9¢
Schedule A: Residential (Less than 200 amps)Fixed
Schedule TOD: Residential Time of Day (Over 200 Amps)TOU7¢ to 9¢

Black Hills Power Inc Rates

Black Hills Power Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service (R)Fixed11¢
Residential Demand Service (Optional)Fixed
Total Electric Residential Service (RTE)Fixed11¢
Residential Demand Service (RD)Fixed
Utility Controlled Residential Service (UCR)Fixed

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