Help paying your electric bill in Wyoming
Wyoming got $11.1 million in the HHS table, about $46 for each of its 238,176 households. Income limit 60% of state median income; public line 307-777-7564. Heating help reached 8,742 households in FY2024.
Who to call in Wyoming
- Wyoming LIHEAP public line307-777-7564
- State program sitedfsweb.wyo.gov
- Wyoming Public Service Commission888-570-9905 · 307-777-7427 · psc.wyo.gov · complaint form (links checked 2026-10-02)
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Wyoming
Wyoming: cold weather by temperature; hot weather by none listed; health or age needs yes.
| Protection | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Cold temperature | No disconnections when is forecast to be under 32 degrees in next 48 hours |
| Health or age needs | There are protections for the elderly and handicapped persons. |
Clearinghouse, April 2026; cites Electric, Gas, Water and Pipeline Utilities.
Secondary source, 2 October 2026: Wyo. PSC Rules, Ch. 3, Sec. 9 (Discontinuation of Service to Customers), Secs. 10-11, as shown in 2017 proposed-rules filing (Docket 90000-130-XO-17). Wyoming requires 7 days' notice to residential customers and a 15-day extension with a health-care provider letter. Shutoff is barred when below 32 F is forecast within 48 hours for customers on assistance or paying by installments, and Dec 24-Jan 2. Text is a proposed 2017 version. Quote: “at least seven calendar days’ notice to residential customers or three calendar days’ to commercial or industrial customers”. Source: text of the rule (other (Wyoming Legislature administrative-rules filing PDF, proposed text; LII/Justia mirrors not reachable)).
| Point | Wyoming: Wyo. PSC Rules, Ch. 3, Sec. 9 (Discontinuation of Service to Customers), Secs. 10-11, as shown in 2017 proposed-rules filing (Docket 90000-130-XO-17) |
|---|---|
| Winter / cold | Utility must try actual contact (in person or phone) before discontinuing in Nov 1-Apr 30. Discontinuation barred if NWS or other reputable source forecasts below 32 F in the next 48 hours, or conditions are especially dangerous to health, and the customer is unable to pay and actively seeking/exhausted government assistance, or can pay only in installments. Also barred Dec 24-Jan 2. |
| Heat | No season or temperature ban found in the text read. |
| Who is protected | Written verification from a health care provider that health/safety would be seriously endangered extends the discontinuation date 15 days (22 total). Utility must help elderly and handicapped customers find government assistance. Third-party notice on request. |
| Notice | At least 7 calendar days' notice to residential customers (3 for commercial/industrial), in person, by phone after verification, or received by U.S. mail; content must include dispute contact for the Commission. Discontinuation 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; not on legal holidays or the day before. |
| Payment plan | No discontinuation if customer has agreed to a payment arrangement over a reasonable time and complies. |
| Who the rule covers | Rule says 'utility' for electric, gas and water utilities; co-op coverage not stated in section read (Ch. 3 has a separate cooperative section not read). |
| Complaints | Notice must say how to contact the Commission if disputed; Sec. 11 allows informal and formal complaints to the Commission. Phone not read this session. |
Text is from a 2017 proposed-rule filing, adoption and later amendments not confirmed; final rule on LII/rules.wyo.gov not reachable; did not read tariffs or co-op section (3-37).
Paraphrase, not legal advice. Rules change; see the shutoff rules guide.
LIHEAP in Wyoming: money, limits, people helped
| Measure | Wyoming | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funds FY2026 | $11,058,068 = $9,681,671 + $252,042 IIJA + $1,124,355 | FY26 table |
| Income limit | 60% State Median Income | snapshot 19 Aug 2026 |
| Benefits FY2026 | Heating: $48 minimum, $1,901maximum Winter Crisis: $1,100maximum Weatherization: $15,000 | snapshot 19 Aug 2026 |
| Helped FY2024 | Heating: 8,742 Winter Crisis: 3,006 Weatherization: 24 | snapshot 19 Aug 2026 |
| Program dates | Heating: Year-round Winter Crisis: Year-round Weatherization: Year-round | snapshot 19 Aug 2026 |
CSV
CSVWyoming in numbers
- Wyoming ranks 13th of 51 on FY26 LIHEAP dollars per household ($46), 32nd on households below the poverty line (11.3%) and 18th on low-income energy burden (9.8%).
- Per household below the poverty line (26,830 of them) the FY26 funds come to $412, rank 13th of 51: 30% of a typical year's electricity ($1,365). (even split, not a payment amount)
- 8,439 households got help in FY2022 against 61,841 at or below 60% of state median income in the 2022 LEAD file: about 14% (mixed years).
- Average heating benefit FY2022: $593, 43% of that year.
- Heating season: Year-round. Counted FY2024: heating, winter crisis, weatherization.
- Neighbours: FY26 dollars per household run from $24 (Colorado) to $59 (South Dakota); low-income burden from 5.8% (Utah) to 10.3% (Montana). Wyoming: $46 and 9.8%.
Where Wyoming's low-income bills bite hardest
- Highest burden: Weston County 28.6% (773 households); Platte County 16.5% (1,159 households); Crook County 16.3% (631 households); Niobrara County 13.9% (439 households).
- Most low-income households: Laramie County 10,107 (9.8%); Natrona County 8,505 (6.5%); Albany County 5,977 (5.8%).
23 counties.
Am I likely eligible in Wyoming?
Wyoming sets its limit at 60% of state median income; no estimate here. Median household income is $74,815.
How heavy is the energy bill in Wyoming?
9.8% of income in low-income households, 3.0% overall. Ranking, Wyoming prices.
| Group | Count | Wyoming detail | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of median income | 61,841 households | 9.8% of income; $1,979 a year on $20,254 | rank 18 of 51 |
| All households | 234,156 households | 3.0%; $2,654 on $88,143 | rank 8 of 51 |
| Below poverty line | 26,830 households | 11.3% of 238,176 | U.S. 12.5%; rank 32 of 51 |
| Home price 2025 | 13.38 ¢/kWh | bill $114 a month at 850 kWh | U.S. 17.30 ¢, $152 |
CSV
CSVUtility and state bill programs in Wyoming
None listed for Wyoming in the snapshot of 19 Aug 2026; ask the utility.
Wyoming on the map
Next to Wyoming
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah. Most FY26 funds per household: South Dakota, $59. Wyoming: $46. All 51.
5 steps if you get a shutoff notice in Wyoming
- Note the notice date.
- Call the utility (Wyoming Public Service Commission sets rules).
- Call 307-777-7564 or 211.
- Ask about temperature-based or health protection.
- Unresolved: Wyoming Public Service Commission, 888-570-9905.
Sources
Linked above; list on the hub.
Last verified: 2 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Questions
Can Wyoming utilities cut power in winter or summer?
temperature for cold; none listed for heat. No disconnections when is forecast to be under 32 degrees in next 48 hours
How big is the energy burden in Wyoming?
9.8% of income for low-income households, 3.0% for all; $1,979 a year for the first group.
How many Wyoming households got energy help?
8,439 in FY2022, 8,742 heating in FY2024, average heating benefit $593.
Is LIHEAP money enough for a Wyoming bill?
$412 per poor household, 30% of $1,365.
How much LIHEAP money does Wyoming get?
$11.1 million in FY2026, $46 per household, rank 13 of 51.
What income limit does Wyoming use for LIHEAP?
60% of state median income; median household income $74,815; FY2022 heating standard 217% for four.
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Wyoming?
Call 307-777-7564. Site: http://dfsweb.wyo.gov