Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Thomas County is the 10 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 105 counties in the state, with a population of 7,902 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,729,250.
Thomas County is 114th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 1,728,986 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.
As the 11th highest generator of solar powered electricity in the state, Thomas County generates 885 megawatt hours from solar.
Thomas County produces 1,728,101 megawatts from wind energy. That is sufficient to rank them 5th in the state out of 105 counties for electricity production from wind .
Thomas County is the 1005th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.03 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
At an average residential rate of 11.67 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Thomas County enjoy a 27.17% discount from the national average rate.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
111,788 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.15 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,729,250 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,728,986 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
264 MWh
Production per Capita
218.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
24,930 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3.15 kg
Recent Energy News in Colby
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Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,666th
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 6 positions to 66th, from last year's value of 60th
- In Colby, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Colby, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 50 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 949th
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 6 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 47th
- In Colby, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Colby, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 20 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 1,041st
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 5 positions to 52nd, from last year's value of 47th
- In Colby, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,055th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,612 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,087th
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7926.036923076924 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 35 positions to 66th, from last year's value of 31st
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 586 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 422nd
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7636.247692307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 37 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 16th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 228 positions to 1,066th, from last year's value of 838th
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 289.7892307692308 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Colby, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank dropped by 14 positions to 52nd, from last year's value of 38th
Colby, KS Electricity Overview
Colby averages a residential electricity price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 69th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $79.19 per month. Colby, Kansas Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Colby has byproducts of 25,894,607.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 62nd highest of any city in the state. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Colby is the 143rd highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colby
Colby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Colby, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.84 | 79.19 | 19,112.1 | 2,262,643.44 |
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Brewster, KS Electricity Overview
Brewster averages a residential electricity price of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 11th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $103.42 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 1,863,229.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Brewster from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 634th worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brewster
Brewster residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brewster, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 11.66 | 103.42 | 316,891.66 | 36,964,829 |
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Rexford, KS Electricity Overview
Rexford averages a residential electricity price of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 11th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $103.42 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 910,171.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Rexford from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 143rd worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rexford
Rexford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rexford, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 11.66 | 103.42 | 316,891.66 | 36,964,829 |
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Electricity Production in Thomas County, Kansas
Power Plants in Thomas County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon Forks Wind Project, LLCSolomon Forks Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 1,020,684 | ||||
East Fork Wind Project, LLCEast Fork Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 707,417 | ||||
Midwest Energy Community Solar ArrayMidwest Energy (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Solar | 885 | ||||
| Thomas County | KS | Natural Gas | 264 | 271,826.38 | 1,029.65 | |||
Colby City ofColby, Kansas Electric Utility (100.00%) | Colby | KS | Natural Gas | 113,823.57 |
Thomas County, Kansas Details
Thomas County's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 24,930.37 kilograms, which is the 2915th highest of any county in the nation. The county also ranks 2901st worst in emissions per resident, averaging 3.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Power plants in the county mainly use Wind, which accounts for 99.93% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Solar and Natural Gas have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Solar makes up 0.05% of electricity production and Natural Gas makes up 0.02% of total generation in the county. Thomas County has 5 power plants within its borders. This is the 560th highest number of plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Thomas County:
- Brewster, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Colby, Kansas:
- Colby, Kansas Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Gem, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Menlo, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Rexford, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Thomas County, Kansas?
The largest electricity provider in Thomas County, Kansas by total customer count is Midwest Energy.
How many power plants are in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 5 power plants located in Thomas County, Kansas
Which electricity companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwest Energy | 5,699 |
| 2 | Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | 3,116 |
How many electric companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Thomas County, Kansas.
