Jackson County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Jackson County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Solar power usage in Jackson County has gone up by 1452.52% year over year, with 11,411 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy during the previous year compared to 735 the 12 months before.

Emitting 120,722,844.89 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jackson County has the 1599th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the United States and 48th worst in Wisconsin.

With total production of 11,411 megawatt hours, Jackson County is ranked 48th largest producer of electricity in Wisconsin out of 72 counties for total production.

With 11,411 megawatt generated from solar power and 21,004 consumers in Jackson County, the county averages 0.54 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 7th in Wisconsin out of 72 counties.

Jackson County generates 0.54 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 44 highest county out of 72 counties for production per capita in Wisconsin.

The largest provider in Jackson County by total customers is Northern States Power Company.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    246,252 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.72 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    11,411 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    11,411 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    120,722,845 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,747.61 kg

Recent Energy News in Black River Falls

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Black River Falls 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

Black River Falls, WI Electricity Overview

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Black River Falls' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 3.49% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.02 cents. The city is ranked 54th in Wisconsin in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 9,252 megawatt hours produced. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Black River Falls Municipal Utilities.

The consumption of electricity in Black River Falls accounts for 16,422,392.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 223rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 777th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Black River Falls' electricity is generated using Solar. Black River Falls has the 9th most power generation plants of any city in Wisconsin, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Black River Falls

Black River Falls 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.
185th15.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Black River Falls
465th$115.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Black River Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Black River Falls, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black River Falls Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED14.89108.0719,3992,888,000
JackelecBUNDLED14.70149.8494,745.3413,931,613.33
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.671,873,653.89300,963,770

Merrillan, WI Electricity Overview

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Merrillan's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 12.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 18.96% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.02 cents. The city produces over 0 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 71st most in total generation for any city in the state. Merrillan produces 29.51% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.

The consumption of electricity in Merrillan accounts for 2,650,920.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 545th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 783rd worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Merrillan's electricity is generated using Solar. Merrillan has the 25th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrillan

Merrillan 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.
18th12.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Merrillan
35th$92.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Merrillan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Merrillan, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED14.70149.8494,745.3413,931,613.33
Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.5062.732,496.01237,109.09
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.671,873,653.89300,963,770

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Melrose, WI Electricity Overview

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Melrose's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 0.03% above the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Melrose has the 522nd largest population in Wisconsin, with 547 residents residing within its borders. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

The consumption of electricity in Melrose accounts for 3,296,709 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 507th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,026.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 182nd worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Melrose, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Melrose

Melrose 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.
240th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Melrose
469th$115.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Melrose Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Melrose, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED14.70149.8494,745.3413,931,613.33
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.06114.671,873,653.89300,963,770

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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Jackson County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Black River Falls WI Solar 4,716
Black River Falls WI Solar 4,536
Merrillan WI Solar 2,159

Jackson County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Jackson County results in 120,722,844.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1599th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 42nd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 847th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 3 total plants. Jackson County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Approximately 75.00% of the electricity suppliers in Jackson County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Wisconsin has heavily restricted regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Jackson County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 3.95% of electricity generated. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Wisconsin average is 2.46%, resulting in a rank of 890th best in the US and a state rank of 54th best out of 3230 and 72 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Jackson County:

  • Alma Center, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Black River Falls, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Jackelec: 9.61%
    • Black River Falls Municipal Utilities: 40.39%
  • Hixton, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Melrose, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 97.00%
    • Jackelec: 3.00%
  • Merrillan, Wisconsin:
    • Jackelec: 3.80%
    • Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 46.19%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.02%
  • Taylor, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Riverland Energy Cooperative: 47.46%
    • Jackelec: 2.54%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

Jackson County, Wisconsin has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

The largest electricity supplier in Jackson County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.

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

Jackson County, Wisconsin has 8 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

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