Electric Rates & Providers in Wayne County, NE

Wayne County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wayne County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Residents of Wayne County are paying, on average, 42.58% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 9.20 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Wayne County has experienced a 7.27% drop during the course of the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

The county is ranked as the 7th highest producer of electricity out of 93 counties in Nebraska for total electricity production, generating 1,540,935 megawatt hours.

Wind turbines in Wayne County produce 1,540,369 megawatt hours of electricity.

The largest electricity provider in Wayne County by number of customers is City of Wayne, NE Utilities.

Wayne County averages 160.62 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 107th highest in the nation out of 3230.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    163,967 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,540,935 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,540,369 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    566 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    160.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    50,932 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5.31 kg

Recent Energy News in Wayne

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Wayne, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Wayne, which is 25.02% higher than the state's average rate of 11.38 cents. This makes the city 570th out of 590 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. With an estimated 1,105 total residential customers, City of Wayne, NE Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city. Wayne citizens consume 17662.54% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference.

Approximately 8,328.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 6th worst polluter in the state out of 590 cities. With total emissions of 48,696,517.52 kilograms, the city ranks 30th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has the 6th highest number of power plants of any city in Nebraska, with one total power plant. Wayne's fuel of choice is Distillate Fuel Oil, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wayne

Wayne residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.118/kWh$114.25/mo.$92.88/mo.
570th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wayne
201st$114.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wayne Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wayne, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Wayne, NE UtilitiesBUNDLED14.56113.0756619,959.72,906,340.44
Northeast Nebraska Public PowerBUNDLED9.05132.66118,75510,752,000

Winside, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 8.36 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Winside, which is 26.59% lower than the state's average rate of 11.38 cents. Winside has 503 citizens, making it the 203rd largest city by population in the state. Winside, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 57th worst polluter in the state out of 590 cities. With total emissions of 4,171,658.22 kilograms, the city ranks 203rd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 8,600.12 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winside

Winside residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.104/kWh$0.083/kWh$153.30/mo.$89.65/mo.
14th8.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Winside
32nd$98.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Winside Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Winside, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northeast Nebraska Public PowerBUNDLED9.05132.66118,75510,752,000
Winside, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED8.2291.452,603.75214,000

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Hoskins, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.05 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Hoskins, which is 20.45% lower than the state's average rate of 11.38 cents. With an estimated 2 total residential customers, Northeast Nebraska Public Power is the largest electricity provider in the city. Hoskins is home to 296 residents, resulting in it being the 291st most populated city in Nebraska.

Approximately 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 490th worst polluter in the state out of 590 cities. With total emissions of 2,454,892.31 kilograms, the city ranks 291st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 5,060.91 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hoskins

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.104/kWh$0.089/kWh$159.24/mo.$125.89/mo.
46th9.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hoskins
353rd$132.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hoskins Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hoskins, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northeast Nebraska Public PowerBUNDLED9.05132.66118,75510,752,000

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Electricity Production in Wayne County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Wayne County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Haystack Wind Project, LLCHaystack Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NE Wind 852,634
Sholes Wind Energy CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Wayne County NE Wind 687,735
Wayne NE Distillate Fuel Oil 566478,650.26845.67

Wayne County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 5.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 81st highest polluter in the state out of 93 counties. With total emissions of 50,931.82 kilograms, the county ranks 81st highest in Nebraska and 2900th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Wayne County is Wind. The county generates 99.96% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Wayne County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 847th highest number of power plants within a single county.

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DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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Wayne County, Nebraska Net Metering

Wayne County has 3 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wayne County averages out to about 4.04% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. With a state average energy loss of 3.57%, Wayne County is ranked as the 21st best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Wayne County:

  • Carroll, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • Hoskins, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • Sholes, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • Wayne, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 6.04%
    • City of Wayne, NE Utilities: 93.96%
  • Winside, Nebraska:
    • Winside, Nebraska Electric Utility: 83.70%
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 16.30%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Wayne County, Nebraska?

The largest electricity supplier in Wayne County, Nebraska by total customer count is City of Wayne, NE Utilities.

How many electric companies offer service in Wayne County, Nebraska?

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Wayne County, Nebraska.

How many power plants are in Wayne County, Nebraska?

Wayne County, Nebraska is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Wayne County, Nebraska?

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