Albany County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Albany County, Wyoming by PacifiCorp or High West Energy, Inc.
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Albany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Albany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 81 significant power outages in Albany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 20, 2017) came when high winds left 9,792 customers (42% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 8th of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Albany County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 11, 2025) affected 2,440 customers (10.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 20, 2017 | 9,792(42%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 9–10, 2022 | 9,790(42%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 16, 2023 | 9,786(42%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2020 | 9,746(41.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 1, 2020 | 9,723(41.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Albany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Albany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 148,217 | Reporting | |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | Investor Owned | 50,163 | Not reporting | |
| High West Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 7,072 | Reporting | |
| Carbon Power & Light, Inc | Cooperative | 6,767 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,170 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 6 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Albany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Albany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Albany County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Albany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, High West Energy, Inc, Carbon Power & Light, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Albany County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Albany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 20, 2017. It peaked at 9,792 customers without power (42% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Albany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 81 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Albany County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/albany-county