What Carbon Power & Light does

Carbon Power and Light, Inc. (CP&L) is a member-owned rural electric cooperative established in 1941 that distributes electricity to approximately 4,305 member-owners through 6,642 services across roughly 1,996 miles of energized line in a 4,500-square-mile service territory covering portions of Carbon and Albany counties in south central Wyoming. The cooperative operates under Wyoming Public Service Commission regulation and sources wholesale power through Tri-State Generation and Transmission, a 46-member cooperative supplying more than one million end-users across four states.

The cooperative's core technology is conventional electric distribution infrastructure — transmission lines, metering systems, and field operations — augmented by a SmartHub web/mobile billing platform (NISC-provided) and an online outage map. Beyond core electricity distribution, CP&L offers a suite of member-oriented products including Net Metering for distributed wind/solar generation, Energy Shield surge protection subscription ($4.95/month with up to $25,000 equipment warranty), Marathon water heaters, Comfort Cove radiant heating, Electric Thermal Storage heating (off-peak rates 60% below residential), and an Energy Efficiency Credit/rebate program. The company also retails pest control devices and outdoor cooking appliances as member convenience offerings.

CP&L's business model is a traditional regulated cooperative revenue structure: member-owners pay retail electricity rates per published tariffs approved by the Wyoming PSC, billed through SmartHub on recurring monthly cycles. As a not-for-profit cooperative, excess revenues are returned to members as capital credits. The cooperative is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Directors representing three districts, and is operationally supported by a General Manager (Jim Beckmann) with directors overseeing Operations, Office Services, Engineering, and IT, plus a field crew of journeyman and apprentice linemen deployed across three sites (Saratoga HQ, Rock River, and Laramie). The cooperative participates in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives national brand network (46 states, 30.5M+ members) and the Wyoming Rural Electric Association.

Name

Carbon Power & Light

Legal name

Carbon Power and Light, Inc.

Website

https://carbonpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carbon Power and Light is a member-owned rural electric cooperative founded in 1941 that distributes electricity to approximately 4,305 member-owners across 4,500 square miles of south central Wyoming through nearly 2,000 miles of energized line, regulated by the Wyoming Public Service Commission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Electric Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies) (EUADABAI), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Rural electric distribution
• Electric cooperative services
• Electricity distribution
• Utility member services
• Power line services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution Services: As a regulated electric cooperative, Carbon Power & Light generates revenue through retail electricity distribution to member-owners. Members pay for electricity based on published rate tariffs regulated by the Wyoming Public Service Commission. The cooperative operates on a not-for-profit basis, returning excess revenues to members as capital credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carbon Power and Light, Inc. is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity to approximately 4,305 member-owners across roughly 4,500 square miles of Carbon and Albany counties in south central Wyoming through 1,996 miles of energized line. The cooperative also offers value-added member programs including net metering for distributed generation, surge protection (Energy Shield), energy efficiency rebates, online bill pay via SmartHub, and branded energy products such as Marathon water heaters, Comfort Cove radiant heaters, and Electric Thermal Storage heating systems.

Product overview

Carbon Power & Light is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that provides electricity distribution services to residential and commercial members in south central Wyoming. The company offers a unified suite of value-added products and services centered around its core electricity provision, including surge protection (Energy Shield), water heating solutions (Marathon Water Heaters), radiant heating systems (Comfort Cove), and Electric Thermal Storage heating. Members can access online account management through SmartHub, participate in net metering programs for distributed generation, and receive energy efficiency rebates for qualifying installations. The cooperative also provides outdoor cooking appliances and pest control devices as additional member offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Shield Surge protection program providing guaranteed protection for electrical equipment and home appliances with warranties of up to $25,000 to repair or replace connected equipment damaged by electrical surges, priced at $4.95 per month.
• Marathon Water Heaters Non-metallic, rust-proof water heaters with polyurethane environfoam construction that minimizes energy consumption, comes with a lifetime guarantee against leaks, and qualifies for double energy efficiency rebates through Carbon's program.
• Comfort Cove Radiant Heating Systems Individual room or whole-home radiant heaters using radiant heat technology that provides comfortable warmth at lower operational temperatures while saving money; made in the USA.
• Electric Thermal Storage Heating Super-efficient heating systems that store heat in special ceramic bricks during off-peak hours when electricity costs 60 percent below normal residential rates, providing the next day's heating requirements; qualifies for $50 to $90 rebates per unit.
• Energy Efficiency Credits and Rebates Cash rebates and bill credits available to Carbon members who install energy-efficient equipment, including water heaters and Electric Thermal Storage heaters; Marathon water heaters qualify for doubled incentives.
• SmartHub Online Bill Pay Online payment platform allowing members to securely pay bills, set up recurring payments using debit/credit cards or ACH bank draft, and submit changes to personal information; available via web and mobile app.
• Net Metering Service Program allowing members to offset electric usage through on-site generation from sources such as wind and solar; meters spin forward when consuming energy and backward when generating, with banked kilowatt-hours at year-end purchased by CP&L at avoided cost.
• MECO Outdoor Cooking Appliances Line of outdoor electric grills and smokers including the Deluxe Electric Barbecue Grill with rotisserie and the MECO Water Smoker, providing outdoor cooking without charcoal or lighter fluids.
• Pest-A-Cator Environmental pest control device that plugs into a 120-volt outlet and alters magnetic fields around wiring to aid in control of mice and insects in walls and ceilings; coverage up to 2,000 square feet per unit.
• Power Quality Services Products and services to help protect electronics and manage power quality for member-owners.
• Outage Map Online web map showing township areas in the Carbon Power and Light service territory affected by recent power outages, with a summary chart of the number of meters affected by any current outage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,996 miles of energized line serving 4,305 member-owners with 6,642 services

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tri-State Generation and TransmissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-State G&T is a not-for-profit cooperative power supplier providing Carbon Power & Light with a reliable, affordable, and responsible supply of electricity in accordance with cooperative principles. Tri-State is a cooperative of 46 members, including 43 electric distribution cooperatives and public power districts in four states that together provide power to more than a million electricity consumers.
• Wyoming Public Service CommissioncoreOthersThe Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates the public utilities that provide services to consumers in the state. The three main industries it regulates are electricity, natural gas and telephone. The PSC ensures the public utilities operating in Wyoming provide safe and reliable service to customers at just and reasonable rates.
• Wyoming Rural Electric Association (WREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWREA exists to lead, unify, and support the efforts of its member electric cooperatives. WREA represents 14 electric power distribution cooperatives and three generation and transmission cooperatives that provide electricity to over 104,000 homes, businesses, ranches, and farms across the state.
• Touchstone Energy CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTouchstone Energy Cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. Touchstone Energy co-ops uphold four core values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: National brand network of more than 750 local electric cooperatives across 46 states. CP&L is a member co-brand affiliate; relevant as an ecosystem partner that shapes CP&L's marketing, programs, and member-facing identity.

Broad incumbents

• Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association: Wholesale power supplier for 46 member distribution cooperatives across four western states. While upstream of CP&L rather than a direct competitor, Tri-State defines CP&L's supply economics, regulatory context, and operational framework.
• Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Large generation-and-transmission cooperative serving rural electric distribution members across the upper Midwest and West. Comparable as a wholesale G&T cooperative ecosystem counterpart to Tri-State for many of CP&L's peer co-ops.

Direct peers

• Wyrulec Company: Member-owned electric cooperative serving south central Wyoming and northern Colorado. Comparable as a small Tri-State G&T distribution co-op operating adjacent to CP&L's territory.
• Niobrara Electric Association: Member-owned electric cooperative serving eastern Wyoming via Tri-State G&T. Directly comparable as a Wyoming-based rural distribution co-op of similar small scale.
• High Plains Power Inc. Riverton, Wyoming-based member-owned rural electric cooperative serving central Wyoming. Directly comparable as another Touchstone Energy / Tri-State G&T distribution co-op of similar size and rural Wyoming footprint.
• San Miguel Power Association: Member-owned electric cooperative serving rural communities in western Colorado via Tri-State G&T. Comparable in size, business model, and Touchstone Energy / Tri-State G&T affiliation to CP&L.
• Powder River Energy Corporation: Northeast Wyoming rural electric cooperative serving members across a similarly low-density service territory. Directly comparable as a Touchstone Energy / Tri-State G&T member co-op of comparable scale in Wyoming.
• Lower Valley Energy: Member-owned electric cooperative serving Star Valley and Teton areas in western Wyoming. Comparable as a Wyoming-based rural distribution cooperative affiliated with Touchstone Energy.
• Holy Cross Energy: Member-owned rural electric cooperative serving the Roaring Fork and Eagle River valleys of western Colorado. Comparable as a Touchstone Energy / Tri-State G&T distribution co-op of similar member scale operating in a rural resort region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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