Exhibit 23.1 - Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
 Form S-3 of Energy West Incorporated and in the related Prospectus pertaining
 to the Dividend Reinvestment Plan of our report dated August 21, 1997 with
 respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Energy West
 Incorporated included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
 June 30, 1997.


                              /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
September 25, 1997


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