Electrical Division

1338 Rumsey Ave. P.O. Box 2200 Cody, Wyoming 82414
Telephone: 307-527-7511 Fax: 307-527-6532
codycity@cityofcody.com

Assistance is available Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The City of Cody's Electric Division is a component of the Public Works Department. The division serves approximately 5300 electric meters within Cody's municipal bounds. The City of Cody is unique in that it owns and operates the electrical distribution system and is a member of the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency (WMPA), a cooperative effort of eight Wyoming municipal electric utilities (Cody, Powell, Ft. Laramie, Guernsey, Lingle, Lusk, Pine Bluffs, and Wheatland). WMPA owns a small percentage in the Laramie River Power Station located near Wheatland, Wyoming. This 1,650 million-watt electrical plant is one of the most efficient in the USA.

The City's distribution system includes over 1662 distribution transformers, 1625 power poles, 49.3 miles of overhead lines and 65.3 miles of underground lines. In addition, the City maintains nearly 1277 street lights within the City limits. The Electrical Division is constantly monitoring the system and seeking methods to provide optimum electrical service to Cody's residents and businesses. With a peak system of load of about 21 million-watts, the City maintains a reliability factor in its distribution system of 99.9864%.

The City of Cody also owns and operates two of three large electrical substations in the Cody city limits. The third is owned by the Western Area Power Administration.

Call Before You Dig

Please remember that if you are digging on your property or in the City right-of-way to Call Before You Dig at 800-849-2476 or 811. This free service of One-Call of Wyoming contacts all area utility companies to mark the utility lines BEFORE you begin to dig. This service is essential for safe digging within the city limits.

General questions or concerns about the City's electrical system can be directed to the customer service staff at City Hall by calling 307-527-7511 or by e-mailing codycity@cityofcody.com.

After Hour Emergencies Call: 307-527-8700

New Electrical Service Requirements Manual

To view the new Electric Service Requirements Manual adopted by City Council on February 5, 2008, please click on the link below.

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