Generator installation cost in Wyoming
In Wyoming, a natural gas-powered 22 kW whole house generator has an installed cost of about $11,269 to $16,469. Local electricians earn $35.99 hourly, 5% above the $34.37 average in the US. This wage determines the electrician portion of the price, from $3,100 to $5,800.
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Cost to install in Wyoming, by size
Wyoming prices and fuel used at half load. For every model, Generac provides a fuel table. The published ratings show that 26 kW, 24 kW and 18 kW models burn no more each hour than the model one size down, so hourly fuel use doesn't rise in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $8,519 to $13,719 | $1.68/h | $8,819 to $14,219 | $2.31/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,849 to $15,049 | $3.25/h | $10,149 to $15,549 | $4.30/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,669 to $15,869 | $2.82/h | $10,969 to $16,369 | $4.04/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $11,269 to $16,469 | $3.40/h | $11,569 to $16,969 | $6.01/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,689 to $16,889 | $3.38/h | $11,989 to $17,389 | $6.01/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $12,119 to $17,319 | $3.13/h | $12,419 to $17,819 | $4.90/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
Details behind the 22 kW price in Wyoming
Wyoming ranks 17th of 51 for labor at $35.99 an hour, which can cost up to $300 more than labor at US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac's bundle list price minus the switch for the 22 kW system |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Generac's listings show a price gap when comparing options with and without the switch. |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,100 to $5,800 | $3,100 to $5,800 | Published installation ranges reflect the BLS wage of $35.99 an hour in Wyoming. |
| Fuel line | $500 to $2,100 | $800 to $2,600 | The meter supplies the gas line, while the tank supplies the propane line. |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $11,269 to $16,469 | $11,569 to $16,969 | propane leaves out the tank |
Fuel costs in Wyoming
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $16.66 per 1,000 ft³ | $3.40 | $245 |
| Propane | $2.38 a gallon | $6.01 | $433 (182 gal) |
In Wyoming, gas costs $3.40 an hour for a 22 kW at half load, while propane costs $6.01. For residential gas, Wyoming ranks 12th cheapest of 51. For propane, the EIA Rocky Mountain average sets the price, and it covers Wyoming.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at the Rocky Mountain average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $475 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $951 |
Power outages in Wyoming
In 2025, Wyoming customers lost power for an average of 224 minutes. That's below the US figure of 269 and ranks 29th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 50% of it, while ordinary days resulted in 111 minutes. Outages were longest in 2020 during the past ten years, reaching 293 minutes. The ten-year average was 178, so the 2025 figure was 46 minutes higher.
Since 2016, every year
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 224 | 29th | 111 |
| 2024 | 138 | 42nd | 116 |
| 2023 | 121 | 41st | 103 |
| 2022 | 159 | 39th | 116 |
| 2021 | 168 | 34th | 116 |
| 2020 | 293 | 26th | 105 |
| 2019 | 167 | 35th | 134 |
| 2018 | 125 | 42nd | 107 |
| 2017 | 201 | 31st | 172 |
| 2016 | 180 | 29th | 136 |
Wyoming utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 148,217 | 195 | 1.37 | 143 |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 50,163 | 54 | 0.76 | 70 |
| Powder River Energy Corp | 27,766 | 571 | 3.50 | 163 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 18,396 | 354 | 1.80 | 196 |
| High Plains Power Inc | 14,035 | 320 | not reported | not reported |
In 2025, Powder River Energy Corp customers lost power for 571 minutes, compared with 54 minutes for Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power. At a ratio of 10.7 to one, the utility serving your street matters more than the state's 224 minute figure. Across all utilities, customer-weighted, customers lost power an average of 1.73 times that year, versus 1.35 across the US. An outage on PacifiCorp lines lasted 143 minutes on average, or about 2.4 hours. A 22 kW running at half load would use $8.08 of gas during that time.
Wyoming's FEMA major disasters since 2016
Across the 4 major disaster declarations, 2 were floods, 1 was a severe storm and 1 was a wildfire. The newest declaration was in November 2024, with COVID-19 excluded. A wildfire accounted for 1 event. In fire-prone areas, utilities also shut off lines on purpose during high winds, but such shutoffs never appear as declarations.
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | Wildfires | DR-4845 |
| September 2023 | Flooding | DR-4739 |
| August 2017 | Flooding | DR-4327 |
| March 2017 | Severe Winter Storm and Straight-Line Winds | DR-4306 |
Wyoming and the states next door
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $11,269 to $16,469 | $35.99 | 224 |
| Colorado | $10,969 to $15,569 | $31.88 | 273 |
| Idaho | $10,969 to $15,569 | $32.02 | 291 |
| Montana | $11,169 to $16,069 | $34.58 | 286 |
| Nebraska | $10,769 to $15,269 | $30.75 | 543 |
| South Dakota | $10,669 to $15,069 | $29.8 | 284 |
| Utah | $10,869 to $15,369 | $31.39 | 117 |
Every neighboring state has a lower installation cost than Wyoming. South Dakota begins $600 lower at $10,669. Outage times vary more than prices. Nebraska recorded 543 minutes in 2025, compared with 224 minutes in Wyoming.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025), gas prices from EIA (March to August 2026), propane prices from EIA (October 26, 2026), outage figures from EIA, EIA-861, FEMA. Every state.