Electric Rates & Providers in Dunn County, WI

Dunn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Dunn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Dunn County's ability to generate 53,268 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 13th highest hydroelectric energy producing county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Dunn County is ranked as the 1199th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with over 500,000 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Dunn County enjoy an average rate that is 4.47% less at 15.30 cents per kilowatt hour.

Dunn County is the 1478th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 45,254 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 54,921.

Dunn County ranks 852nd in the nation out of 3230 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.04 megawatt hours generated per person a year.

Solar power generation in Dunn County has grown from 1,543 megawatt hours to 1,653 megawatt hours per year throughout the past 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    530,561 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.72 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    54,921 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    54,921 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.21 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    244,508,106 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,403.02 kg

Recent Energy News in Menomonie

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Menomonie Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.91¢ per kWh

  • 3.34% higher than last month
  • 1.86% higher than February last year
  • 8.05% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 2.35% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 16,164th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 105 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,326 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 4.99% higher than February last year
  • 5.01% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 5.11% lower than the US average
  • 233rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 16,489th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 524 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,988 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$109.12 per month

  • 16.65% lower than last month
  • 7.5% lower than February last year
  • 5.11% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 12.96% lower than the US average
  • 783rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 183 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8,901st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,949 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,252 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$114.67 per month

  • 0.64% lower than last month
  • 2.12% higher than February last year
  • 2.2% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.48% lower than the US average
  • 599th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 185 since February last year
  • 7,837th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 737 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 930 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.94¢ per kWh

  • 5.24% higher than last month
  • 1.13% higher than February last year
  • 6.24% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 12.31% lower than the US average
  • 306th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since February last year
  • 11,128th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 64 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 4.83% higher than February last year
  • 5.54% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.66% lower than the US average
  • 324th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 12,869th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 374 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,248 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$570.12 per month

  • 10.14% lower than last month
  • 1.21% higher than February last year
  • 1.48% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 65.92% lower than the US average
  • 488th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 15,554th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 117 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 743 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$658.56 per month

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 3.58% higher than February last year
  • 6.27% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 59.91% lower than the US average
  • 490th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 15,759th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 139 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.6¢ per kWh

  • 9.35% higher than last month
  • 1.34% higher than February last year
  • 1.78% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 12.69% lower than the US average
  • 313th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 14,852nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,942 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 926 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.11% higher than last month
  • 4.08% higher than February last year
  • 2.06% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.26% lower than the US average
  • 314th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,211th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 242 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,305 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$119,216.89 per month

  • 1.92% higher than last month
  • 6.54% higher than February last year
  • 53.91% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 288.89% higher than the US average
  • 781st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 25,204th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 208 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$129,372.07 per month

  • 0.47% higher than last month
  • 4.61% higher than February last year
  • 51.74% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 279.52% higher than the US average
  • 781st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 25,242nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 127 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 629 since February last year

Menomonie, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Menomonie's residential electricity rate is 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.33% lower than the state's average price of 16.87 cents and 0.29% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The city has seen a 6.33% decline in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuel types, such as coal and oil. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 154 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.

Menomonie emits 5,320.19 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 765th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 88,958,894.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 58th highest for total pollution in the state. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 22,987 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. Menomonie is home to one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Menomonie

Menomonie residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
235th15.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Menomonie
476th$116.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Menomonie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Menomonie, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dunn EnergyBUNDLED14.44147.59114,20216,490,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.6722,9871,873,653.89300,963,770

Tainter Lake CDP, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Tainter Lake CDP's residential electricity rate is 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.37% lower than the state's average price of 16.87 cents and 4.54% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The city has seen a 13.73% decline in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuel types, such as coal and oil. Dunn Energy has an estimated 236 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.

Tainter Lake CDP emits 405.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 792nd worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 1,122,154.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 686th highest for total pollution in the state. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 30,281 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. Tainter Lake CDP is home to one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tainter Lake CDP

Tainter Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
153rd15.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tainter Lake CDP
707th$130.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tainter Lake CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tainter Lake CDP, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dunn EnergyBUNDLED14.44147.59114,20216,490,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.6730,2811,873,653.89300,963,770

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Colfax, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Colfax's residential electricity rate is 15.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.60% lower than the state's average price of 16.87 cents and 4.78% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Selling an estimated 372.28 megawatt hours, Dunn Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Colfax emits 6,026.89 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 21st worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 8,190,543.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 321st highest for total pollution in the state. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colfax

Colfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
141st15.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Colfax
710th$131.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Colfax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Colfax, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dunn EnergyBUNDLED14.44147.59114,20216,490,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.671,873,653.89300,963,770

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Electricity Production in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Dunn County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tainter Lake CDP WI Conventional Hydroelectric 30,281
Menomonie WI Conventional Hydroelectric 22,987
Downsville DPC SolarSoCore 2016 ProjectCo-W2 LLC (100.00%)
Dunn County WI Solar 1,653

Dunn County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Dunn County emits 5,403.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 51st worst polluting county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 244,508,106.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 33rd highest for total emissions in the state. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel source in Dunn County, with 96.99% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Dunn County has 3 power generation plants, which is 23rd most in the state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
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96.99%
SOLAR
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3.01%

Dunn County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity suppliers in Dunn County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. Citizens of Wisconsin have heavily restricted net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The one company in Dunn County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 4.26%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Dunn County a rank of 1136th best in the nation out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Dunn County:

  • Boyceville, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Dunn Energy: 50.00%
  • Colfax, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Dunn Energy: 50.00%
  • Downing, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 43.58%
    • St Croix Electric Cooperative: 38.10%
    • Dunn Energy: 18.32%
  • Elk Mound, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 86.72%
    • Dunn Energy: 13.28%
  • Knapp, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 64.26%
    • Dunn Energy: 35.74%
  • Menomonie, Wisconsin:
    • Dunn Energy: 5.64%
    • Northern States Power Company: 94.36%
  • Ridgeland, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 73.94%
    • Dunn Energy: 26.06%
  • Wheeler, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Dunn Energy: 50.00%

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

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Dunn County, Wisconsin?

There are 4 electricity suppliers serving customers in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Dunn County, Wisconsin?

The largest electricity provider in Dunn County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

How many power plants are in Dunn County, Wisconsin?

There are 3 active power plants located in Dunn County, Wisconsin

What electricity companies offer service in Dunn County, Wisconsin?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company8,639
2Dunn Energy8,470
3St Croix Electric Cooperative299
4Eau Claire Energy228

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-26