WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming

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The State of Electricity in Yellowstone National Park

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Yellowstone National Park

Average monthly bill

January

$343highest

February

$231

March

$227

April

$141

May

$128

June

$107lowest

July

$110

August

$110

September

$110

October

$115

November

$208

December

$214

Carbon Emissions

1,971 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,453 kWh

Where does Yellowstone National Park’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Coal

28%

Wind

10%

Natural Gas

2%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Yellowstone National Park

The state of solar in Yellowstone National Park

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

710 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,408

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

14 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park

Lower Valley Energy Inc

Lower Valley Energy Inc Rates

Lower Valley Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Farm and Residential Service(>15 kW)Fixed
Farm and Residential Service(10-15 kW)Fixed
Farm and Residential Service(Grand Teton National Park)(<10kW)Fixed
Farm and Residential Service(Grand Teton National Park)(>15kW)Fixed
Farm and Residential Service(Grand Teton National Park)(10-15kW)Fixed
Farm and Residential Service(<10kW)Fixed

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