Beaver County, Utah: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Beaver and Milford
Beaver County is where a large share of Utah's next power plants are planned. Construction employs 223, up 40.3% since 2019, and construction is 1.4 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Beaver County is home to Beaver, Milford and Minersville. 441 MW of new generation is planned here across 5 units, led by Milford Solar Phase II, LLC (solar), the 3rd largest pipeline among Utah's counties. 441 MW of it is already under construction or built. Electrical contractors employ 47, up 42.4% since 2019 against up 29.8% statewide, at an average $52,989 a year. Employers here counted 3,069 jobs in 2025, up 10.5% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Beaver County
Beaver County is home to Beaver, Milford and Minersville.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Beaver County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 7,089 | 7,301 | ▲ 3.0% | 24th of 29 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 2,778 | 3,069 | ▲ 10.5% | 23rd of 29 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $34,110 | $52,034 | ▲ 52.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 159 | 223 | ▲ 40.3% | 8th of 20 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 33 | 47 | ▲ 42.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | ● 0.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 186 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 441 MW | 53% of today's fleet | 3rd of 6 by size |
186 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Its power plants have 831 MW of capacity, 44% of it solar, the 6th largest fleet in Utah. PacifiCorp is the largest utility serving Beaver County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 12.52¢/kWh in 2024, above the 11.39¢ median for Utah utilities. 7,301 people live here, up 3.0% since 2020. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 3.1% in 2019.
Who powers Beaver County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +186 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Beaver County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor Owned | Bundled | 947,246 | 12.52¢ | 42% |
| Beaver City Corporation | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 20
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 363 MW | 44% |
| Wind | 306 MW | 37% |
| Other technologies | 80 MW | 10% |
| Battery storage | 80 MW | 10% |
| Hydro | 2 MW | 0% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Wind Corridor I LLC | Milford Wind Corridor Phase I, LLC (Longroad) | Wind | 204 MW | 2009 |
| Milford Wind Corridor Stage II LLC | Milford Wind Corridor Stage II LLC | Wind | 102 MW | 2011 |
| Milford Solar 1 | Milford Solar 1, LLC | Solar | 99 MW | 2020 |
| Escalante BESS I | Escalante BESS I LLC | Battery storage | 80 MW | 2026 |
| Escalante Solar I, LLC | Clearway Renewable Operation & Maintenance LLC | Solar | 80 MW | 2016 |
| Escalante Solar II, LLC | Clearway Renewable Operation & Maintenance LLC | Solar | 80 MW | 2016 |
Planned generation 5
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Solar Phase II | Solar Photovoltaic | 310 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Milford Solar Phase II, LLC |
| Cape Generating Station | Geothermal | 43 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Cape HoldCo LLC |
| Cape Generating Station | Geothermal | 43 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2027 | Cape HoldCo LLC |
| Cape Generating Station | Geothermal | 43 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2027 | Cape HoldCo LLC |
| Rodatherm Milford 1 | Geothermal | 2 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | Rodatherm Energy Corporation |
The Beaver County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,069 | $52,034 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 223 | $55,687 | 1.37 |
| Electrical contractors | 47 | $52,989 | 2.12 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Beaver County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Beaver County. Utah has 10 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Iron County.
Beaver County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Beaver County, Millard County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County | 7,301 | ▲ 10.5% | 831 MW | 441 MW | — | — |
| Garfield County | 5,256 | ▲ 6.3% | 4 MW | — | — | — |
| Iron County | 67,141 | ▲ 31.3% | 1,097 MW | 1,013 MW | — | 1 |
| Lincoln County NV | 4,320 | ▲ 6.1% | 285 MW | — | — | — |
| Millard County | 14,057 | ▲ 12.7% | 1,213 MW | 2,074 MW | — | — |
| Piute County | 1,509 | ▲ 6.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Sevier County | 22,827 | ▲ 10.2% | 80 MW | — | — | — |
More of Utah
Beaver County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Beaver County, Utah?
2 utilities have service territory in Beaver County in the EIA-861 2024 report: PacifiCorp, Beaver City Corporation. The largest, PacifiCorp, charged residential customers 12.52¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Beaver County?
20 operating plants with 831 MW of capacity. The largest is Milford Wind Corridor I LLC (204 MW, wind).
How much new power is planned in Beaver County?
441 MW across 5 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 441 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Milford Solar Phase II, LLC.
Are there data centers in Beaver County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Beaver County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Millard County.
Is Beaver County adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,069 jobs in 2025 against 2,778 in 2019 (+10.5%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 159 to 223.
Does Beaver County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Beaver County. Utah has 10 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.