Washington County, KS: 6 Electric Providers

Washington County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washington County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Washington County's average residential electricity rate is 16.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.41% above the national average of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Washington County saw a 8.44% drop during the past 12 months.

On average, Washington County citizens are accountable for 6,857.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 4,765.29.

When calculating by number of customers, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in Washington County.

Averaging generation of 2.62 megawatt hours per resident each year, Washington County ranks 1315th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the United States.

Washington County produces 18.49% of their required electricity and must purchase the additional 81.51% from neighboring counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    78,246 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.15 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    14,464 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    14,464 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    37,929,962 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,857.7 kg

Recent Energy News in Hanover

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Residential Electricity Prices

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Industrial Electricity Prices

Hanover Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.33¢ per kWh

  • 5.51% higher than last month
  • 6.55% lower than February last year
  • 3.02% higher than the Kansas average
  • 18.18% lower than the US average
  • 531st in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since February last year
  • 9,657th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 807 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,325 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.97¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% lower than last month
  • 6.58% lower than February last year
  • 1.07% higher than the Kansas average
  • 23.44% lower than the US average
  • 507th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6,717th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,542 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$92.75 per month

  • 33.61% lower than last month
  • 8.61% lower than February last year
  • 3.69% lower than the Kansas average
  • 26.02% lower than the US average
  • 422nd in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 88 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 5,178th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,191 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 352 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$117.44 per month

  • 0.62% lower than last month
  • 9.72% lower than February last year
  • 1.17% higher than the Kansas average
  • 11.39% lower than the US average
  • 507th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 9,565th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 522 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,463 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.41¢ per kWh

  • 6.99% higher than last month
  • 5.76% lower than February last year
  • 1.01% lower than the Kansas average
  • 23.56% lower than the US average
  • 427th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 6,325th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 315 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,991 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.37¢ per kWh

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 7.61% lower than February last year
  • 2.02% lower than the Kansas average
  • 26.59% lower than the US average
  • 426th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 5,858th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,152 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$629.83 per month

  • 9.14% lower than last month
  • 0.14% higher than February last year
  • 10.41% higher than the Kansas average
  • 62.35% lower than the US average
  • 530th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 17,699th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 600 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 356 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$725.61 per month

  • 0.01% higher than last month
  • 8.16% lower than February last year
  • 11.66% higher than the Kansas average
  • 55.82% lower than the US average
  • 528th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 18,872nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,400 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.99¢ per kWh

  • 1.89% lower than last month
  • 2.29% lower than February last year
  • 0.64% lower than the Kansas average
  • 18.91% lower than the US average
  • 428th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 79 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,353rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,524 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,787 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.69¢ per kWh

  • 0.2% lower than last month
  • 9.09% lower than February last year
  • 1.61% lower than the Kansas average
  • 24.67% lower than the US average
  • 428th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 11,206th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 811 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 717 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$6,580.57 per month

  • 3.8% lower than last month
  • 4.51% higher than February last year
  • 3.67% higher than the Kansas average
  • 78.53% lower than the US average
  • 504th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,953rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 757 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 663 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$6,907.35 per month

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 13.82% lower than February last year
  • 0.81% higher than the Kansas average
  • 79.74% lower than the US average
  • 505th in the state out of 534 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,137th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 930 since February last year

Washington, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.27% higher than the average state rate of 13.55 cents. City of Washington Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Washington is the 195th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,032,150.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 143rd worst in the state in this category. All of the 14,938.95 megawatt hours of electricity used in Washington must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington

Washington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.138/kWh$178.38/mo.$107.34/mo.
681st16.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Washington
417th$122.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Washington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Washington, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bluestem Electric CooperativeBUNDLED17.40190.775,859.2613,201,771.88
City of Washington UtilitiesBUNDLED15.7298.144,210.71661,838.92

Hanover, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Hanover home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.60% lower than the average state rate of 13.55 cents. Selling an estimated 498.78 megawatt hours per year, Evergy is the largest provider in the city. With a population of 633 residents, the city is the 266th most populated city in the state.

Hanover is the 264th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 3,016,431.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 42nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 8,954.88 megawatt hours of electricity used in Hanover must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hanover

Hanover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
368th13.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hanover
404th$120.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hanover Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hanover, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED12.98117.479,587,994.021,244,051,790
Nemaha-Marshall Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.37153.3640,664.676,251,554

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Clifton, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Clifton home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.24% higher than the average state rate of 13.55 cents. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 2 residential customers, more than all other providers in the city. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Clifton average is 15.10% more at $159.18 per month.

Clifton is the 317th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,125,321.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,765.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 143rd worst in the state in this category. All of the 6,309.44 megawatt hours of electricity used in Clifton must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clifton

Clifton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.145/kWh$159.18/mo.$133.71/mo.
677th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clifton
715th$159.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clifton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clifton, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bluestem Electric CooperativeBUNDLED17.40190.775,859.2613,201,771.88
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.59126.32139,23620,310,800

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Electricity Production in Washington County, Kansas

Power Plants in Washington County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Washington County KS Natural Gas 14,41615,856,251.11,099.91
Greenleaf KS Distillate Fuel Oil 48589,034.1412,271.54

Washington County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 37,929,962.01 kilograms, which is the 2373rd largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 777th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 6,857.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is 1112th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Washington County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, making up 99.63%, or 14,410.21 megawatt hours of production in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.63%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.37%

Washington County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 6 providers in Washington County, 83.33% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has nonexistent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Washington County is about 3.51% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Washington County a rank of 600th best in the United States out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Barnes, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 16.55%
    • Evergy: 83.45%
  • Clifton, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 51.03%
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 48.97%
  • Greenleaf, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Haddam, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Hanover, Kansas:
    • Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative: 9.38%
    • Evergy: 90.62%
  • Hollenberg, Kansas:
    • Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Linn, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Mahaska, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Morrowville, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Palmer, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Washington, Kansas:
    • City of Washington Utilities: 73.52%
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 26.48%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Kansas?

By total revenue, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in Washington County, Kansas.

How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Kansas?

There are 6 electricity suppliers operating in Washington County, Kansas.

How many power plants are in Washington County, Kansas?

There are 2 electricity plants in Washington County, Kansas

Which electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Kansas?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-05-14