Marathon County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Marathon County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Averaging production of 26.73 megawatt hours per resident per year, Marathon County is 647th out of 3230 counties in the nation in production per capita.
Marathon County creates 1.25% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 46,155.63 megawatt hours a year.
The largest electricity supplier in Marathon County by megawatt hours sold is Wisconsin Public Service.
Marathon County produces 6.96% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 1.86 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Marathon County produces 256,471.84 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Marathon County 8th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for total sustainable electricity generation.
At an average residential rate of 16.23 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Marathon County pay a 1.30% markup from the national average rate.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,617,428 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.72 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,687,589 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
256,472 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,431,117 MWh
Production per Capita
26.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,444,136,268 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,467.94 kg
Recent Energy News in Wausau
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,031 positions to 17,930th, from last year's value of 14,899th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 537 positions to 17,930th, from last month's value of 17,393rd
- In Wausau, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 243 positions to 332nd, from last year's value of 575th
- In Wausau, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 159 positions to 16,570th, from last year's value of 16,411th
- In Wausau, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 145 positions to 16,570th, from last month's value of 16,715th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 8 positions to 578th, from last year's value of 570th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 7.57% to 16.58 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 15.41 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the residential electricity rate increased by 2.94% to 16.26 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.8 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 578th, from last month's value of 579th
- In Wausau, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.59% to 16.26 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 16.17 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.05% to 16.58 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 16.57 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,097 positions to 17,906th, from last year's value of 15,809th
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 407 positions to 16,581st, from last month's value of 16,174th
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 186 positions to 16,581st, from last year's value of 16,767th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 22 positions to 17,906th, from last month's value of 17,884th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 9.35% to $699.11, from last year's value of $639.31
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 8.22% to $599.01, from last month's value of $652.65
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 3.57% to $599.01, from last year's value of $621.17
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 590th, from last year's value of 591st
- In Wausau, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 590th, from last month's value of 591st
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 0.26% to $699.11, from last month's value of $700.96
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,547 positions to 9,605th, from last year's value of 6,058th
- In Wausau, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,128 positions to 6,994th, from last year's value of 3,866th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 850 positions to 9,605th, from last month's value of 8,755th
- In Wausau, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 86 positions to 6,994th, from last month's value of 7,080th
- In Wausau, the industrial electricity rate increased by 7.59% to 6.7 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.23 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 1.57% to 7.4 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.29 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 2.99% to 6.7 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 6.91 ¢ / kWh
- In Wausau, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 83rd, from last year's value of 81st
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.53% to 7.4 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.37 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Wausau, 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 Wausau, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 38th, from last year's value of 35th
- In Wausau, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Wausau, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
- In Wausau, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 39th, from last year's value of 38th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,834 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 869th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,052.31 MWhs
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 50 positions to 87th, from last year's value of 37th
- In Wausau, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Wausau, 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 Wausau, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 219 positions to 337th, from last year's value of 118th
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,052.31 MWhs
- In Wausau, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production state rank dropped by 18 positions to 33rd, from last year's value of 15th
- In Wausau, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 1 position to 337th, from last year's value of 338th
Wausau Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
16.26¢ per kWh
- 2.94% higher than last month
- 0.59% higher than February last year
- 6.04% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 0.21% lower than the US average
- 332nd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 243 since February last year
- 16,570th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 145 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 159 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
16.58¢ per kWh
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 7.57% higher than February last year
- 2.04% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 2.14% lower than the US average
- 578th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since February last year
- 17,930th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 537 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,031 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$87.41 per month
- 17.96% lower than last month
- 9.29% lower than February last year
- 15.8% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 30.27% lower than the US average
- 89th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
- 3,802nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 257 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 552 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$99.48 per month
- 0.74% lower than last month
- 5.19% higher than February last year
- 11.34% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 24.94% lower than the US average
- 104th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 2,784th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,154 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.76¢ per kWh
- 1.03% higher than last month
- 4.14% lower than February last year
- 15.5% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 20.97% lower than the US average
- 82nd 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
- 7,894th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 599 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,012 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
11.49¢ per kWh
- 0.34% lower than last month
- 9.72% higher than February last year
- 9.92% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 18.61% lower than the US average
- 83rd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 10,548th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 312 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,564 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$599.01 per month
- 8.22% lower than last month
- 3.57% lower than February last year
- 6.62% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 64.19% lower than the US average
- 590th 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
- 16,581st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 407 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 186 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$699.11 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 9.35% higher than February last year
- 12.81% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 57.44% lower than the US average
- 591st 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
- 17,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,097 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
6.7¢ per kWh
- 2.99% lower than last month
- 7.59% higher than February last year
- 23.45% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 31.96% lower than the US average
- 83rd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 6,994th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 86 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,128 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.4¢ per kWh
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 1.57% higher than February last year
- 17.1% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 27.43% lower than the US average
- 83rd 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
- 9,605th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 850 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,547 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$106,508.19 per month
- 6.29% lower than last month
- 19.71% higher than February last year
- 37.5% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 247.44% higher than the US average
- 560th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 24,540th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 192 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 386 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$123,772.31 per month
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 1% higher than February last year
- 45.17% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 263.09% higher than the US average
- 560th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 24,731st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 363 since February last year
Wausau, WI Electricity Overview
Wausau's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 3.20% above the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. The city is ranked 38th in Wisconsin in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 29,039 megawatt hours produced. The city has a deficiency of 436,933.69 megawatt hours due to residents consuming 1504.64% more electricity than the city generates. This leads to the city having to import extra electricity.
The consumption of electricity in Wausau accounts for 224,610,914.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 23rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 758th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Wausau's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Wausau has the 25th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wausau
Wausau residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wausau, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.53 | 99.47 | 29,039 | 2,947,006.28 | 487,114,101 |
Zips with electric coverage in Wausau, Wisconsin include: 54401, 54403, 54476
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Weston, WI Electricity Overview
Weston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 3.20% above the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $99.47. This is 28.08% below the nationwide average bill of $138.3. Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Weston accounts for 94,073,730.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 53rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,026.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 21st worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Weston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Weston
Weston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Weston, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.53 | 99.47 | 2,947,006.28 | 487,114,101 |
Zips with electric coverage in Weston, Wisconsin include: 54403, 54476, 54471
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Kronenwetter, WI Electricity Overview
Kronenwetter's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 4.17% above the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $109.98. This is 20.48% below the nationwide average bill of $138.3. Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Kronenwetter accounts for 49,764,033.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 113th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,026.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 182nd worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Kronenwetter, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kronenwetter
Kronenwetter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.74 | 132.85 | 60,920.97 | 12,025,391.57 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 114.67 | 1,873,653.89 | 300,963,770 | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.53 | 99.47 | 2,947,006.28 | 487,114,101 |
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Electricity Production in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothschild | WI | Coal | 3,380,377.01 | 3,142,336,685.84 | 929.58 | |||
Rothschild Biomass Cogen FacilityWE Energies (100.00%) | Rothschild | WI | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 173,123 | 108,069,522.4 | 624.24 | ||
Mosinee MillAhlstrom-Munksjo (23.30%)Expera Specialty Solutions (62.76%) | Mosinee | WI | Black Liquour | 117,963.48 | 48,910,364.51 | 414.62 | ||
| Wausau | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 29,039 | |||||
Domtar Paper Company RothschildDomtar Paper Company Rothschild (100.00%) | Rothschild | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,526.38 |
Marathon County, Wisconsin Details
Emitting 1,444,136,267.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Marathon County ranks 5th worst out of 72 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 10,467.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 6th highest in the state in this category. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Coal, which makes up 92.20% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used during electricity production include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 4.55% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 1.25% of generation. Marathon County has 5 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 460th most power plants within a county.
Providers In Each City in Marathon County:
- Aniwa, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 50.01%
- Badger Power Marketing Authority: 49.99%
- Athens, Wisconsin:
- Taylor Electric: 44.70%
- Northern States Power Company: 55.30%
- Edgar, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
- Eland, Wisconsin:
- Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 3.32%
- Alliant Energy: 48.32%
- Badger Power Marketing Authority: 48.36%
- Elderon, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 33.33%
- Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Northern States Power Company: 33.33%
- Fenwood, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
- Hatley, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 4.59%
- Northern States Power Company: 47.71%
- Alliant Energy: 47.71%
- Kronenwetter, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 44.36%
- Northern States Power Company: 44.36%
- Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 11.29%
- Marathon City, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
- Mosinee, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
- Rothschild, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
- Schofield, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
- Spencer, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Clark Electric: 50.00%
- Stratford, Wisconsin:
- Stratford, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 49.91%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.09%
- Wausau, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
- Weston, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
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FAQ
How many power plants are located in Marathon County, Wisconsin?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 5 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Marathon County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity supplier in Marathon County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Wisconsin Public Service.
How many electric companies offer service in Marathon County, Wisconsin?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 8 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Marathon County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Public Service | 52,863 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 15,130 |
| 3 | Alliant Energy | 8,804 |
| 4 | Marshfield Utilities | 4,152 |
| 5 | Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative | 1,654 |
| 6 | Taylor Electric | 944 |
| 7 | Stratford, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 888 |
| 8 | Clark Electric | 818 |
