Can households afford energy in Utah?
49th of 51. All Utah households: 1.7% ($1,770 of $106,656). Same income group, U.S.: 8.3%. Under 30% of median: 13.7% on $9,368. Renters 1.9%, owners 1.6%.
Utah burden by income bracket
At or above 6% in Utah: under 30%. Together 7% of homes (76,437 of 1,062,819).
Utah burden, % of income
- 13.7Under 30%
- 4.630% to 60%
- 3.160% to 80%
- 2.480% to 100%
- 1.3Over 100%
Getting the average under-30% household in Utah down to 6% takes $721 off its $1,283 energy cost, or $12,015 more income.
Utah income, cost and burden
| Bracket | Utah homes | Share | Utah income | Electric | All energy | Utah burden | U.S. burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | 76,437 | 7% | $9,368 | $711 | $1,283 | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| 30% to 60% | 139,692 | 13% | $32,713 | $835 | $1,502 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| 60% to 80% | 113,107 | 11% | $51,196 | $860 | $1,571 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 80% to 100% | 118,240 | 11% | $69,836 | $941 | $1,692 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Over 100% | 615,343 | 58% | $152,796 | $1,069 | $1,943 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| All | 1,062,819 | 100% | $106,656 | $976 | $1,770 | 1.7% | 2.2% |
Renters, owners and fuel in Utah
Renters pay $1,079 on $57,209 (1.9%); owners $2,056 on $127,126 (1.6%); U.S. 2.4% and 2.2%. Most common fuel: utility gas, 80% of homes. Heaviest burden: fuel oil, 4.2%.
| Utah heating fuel | Homes | Share | Utah income | All energy | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 168,051 | 15.8% | $77,944 | $1,319 | 1.7% |
| Utility gas | 847,898 | 79.8% | $113,943 | $1,830 | 1.6% |
| Bottled gas (propane) | 25,856 | 2.4% | $81,982 | $2,492 | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1,194 | 0.1% | $68,385 | $2,904 | 4.2% |
| Wood, coal, solar and other | 19,821 | 1.9% | $72,849 | $2,051 | 2.8% |
Your burden against Utah
Help and shutoff rules in Utah
FY2024 LIHEAP heating help: 25,509 homes, 12 per 100 under 60% of median.
FY2026 funding snapshot $28,623,011, $132 per such home.
Eligibility listed: 150% Federal Poverty Level Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Level.
Benefits listed: Heating and Cooling: $140 minimum, $800 maximum Crisis: $1,500 maximum.
Programs named for Utah: Enbridge Gas (formerly Questar Gas, or Dominion Energy); Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp); Emergency Charitable Assistance; Dominion Energy.
- Utah LIHEAP office, phone 866-205-4357
- Clearinghouse snapshot, Utah
- Utah help with your bill
Cold-weather clause: No calendar or temperature ban found in the text read. Only winter element: personal notification (visit or telephone) before termination is required during October 1 through March 31; other months the mailed 48-hour notice can be final.
Read: Utah Admin. Code R746-200-7, checked 2026-10-02; some utilities only.
Not legal advice. Ask your Utah utility.
Highest-burden Utah counties
26 counties with 1,000+ homes; top: San Juan County at 4.2%, lowest of the 26: Summit County at 1.3%.
| Utah county | Homes | Income | All energy | Burden | Under 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 4,457 | $64,771 | $2,736 | 4.2% | 14.8% |
| Wayne County | 1,051 | $69,800 | $2,534 | 3.6% | 7.3% |
| Juab County | 3,594 | $96,859 | $3,169 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Carbon County | 7,998 | $63,983 | $2,077 | 3.2% | 9.5% |
| Garfield County | 1,952 | $65,864 | $2,106 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| Kane County | 3,225 | $79,774 | $2,275 | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| Duchesne County | 6,461 | $84,980 | $2,409 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Millard County | 4,177 | $79,096 | $2,209 | 2.8% | 8.1% |
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Sources
DOE LEAD 2022; LIHEAP Clearinghouse; CSV.
Questions
How much of income do Utah households spend on energy?
1.7% for all households ($1,770 of $106,656) and 5.8% under 60% of median income. U.S.: 2.2%, 8.3%.
Who is hit hardest in Utah?
Households under 30% of median income: 13.7%, 76,437 homes spending $1,283 on $9,368.
How many Utah homes get LIHEAP heating help?
25,509 in FY2024, 12 per 100 homes under 60% of median; not a take-up rate.
Is electricity the whole Utah energy burden?
No: electricity is 0.9% of 1.7%; gas and other fuel are the rest.