Benewah County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Benewah County, Idaho Electricity Overview
With a population of 9,509 residents, Benewah County is the 30th most populated county in the state and the 2538th largest in the United States.
Residents of Benewah County are paying, on average, 17.82% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average rate, at 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Benewah County residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity expense of $145.25, which is 36.51% higher than the Idaho average bill of $106.41.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 4,949 megawatt hours, of Benewah County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 1535th in the US for total megawatt hours from renewable fuels.
When calculating by total customers, Clearwater Power is the largest electricity provider in Benewah County.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has decreased by 41.36% over the last year in Benewah County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
124,344 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,949 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,949 MWh
Production per Capita
0.52 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
20,267,488 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,131.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Plummer
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Plummer Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.16¢ per kWh
- 2.79% higher than last month
- 20.06% higher than April last year
- 6.18% higher than the Idaho average
- 28.1% lower than the US average
- 204th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 116 since April last year
- 4,217th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,198 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.43¢ per kWh
- 1.5% higher than last month
- 10.71% higher than April last year
- 0.01% higher than the Idaho average
- 29.09% lower than the US average
- 70th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 3,044th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 188 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$96.64 per month
- 18.82% lower than last month
- 5.15% higher than April last year
- 9.34% higher than the Idaho average
- 14.28% lower than the US average
- 170th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since April last year
- 9,478th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,257 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,263 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$109.27 per month
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 6.5% higher than April last year
- 3.83% higher than the Idaho average
- 19.7% lower than the US average
- 154th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 126 since April last year
- 5,852nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,205 since April last year
St. Maries, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in St. Maries are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 36th out of 237 cities in the state. The Idaho average monthly residential electric bill is $106.41, while the St. Maries average is 7.19% below at $98.75 per month. This ranks the city 25th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Electricity consumption in St. Maries results in the release of 5,737,909.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 50th highest in the state out of 237 cities. This total results in 1,944.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 77th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
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Plummer, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Plummer are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.01% higher than the state's average price of 11.43 cents and 29.09% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city is ranked 11th in Idaho in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 4,949 megawatt hours generated. Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Plummer results in the release of 3,794,573.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 67th highest in the state out of 237 cities. Averaging 3,659.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 3rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the primary fuel in Plummer, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Plummer is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plummer
Plummer residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plummer, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Power | BUNDLED | 13.25 | 145.27 | 121,826.74 | 16,141,469.56 | |
| Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.72 | 95.29 | 8,828.46 | 946,185.47 |
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De Smet CDP, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in De Smet CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.72% higher than the state's average price of 11.43 cents and 25.04% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. De Smet CDP has the 200th largest population in Idaho, with 163 residents calling the city home. Clearwater Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in De Smet CDP results in the release of 316,936.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 198th highest in the state out of 237 cities. This total results in 1,944.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 183rd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Smet CDP
De Smet CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in De Smet CDP, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Power | BUNDLED | 13.25 | 145.27 | 121,826.74 | 16,141,469.56 |
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Electricity Production in Benewah County, Idaho
Power Plants in Benewah County, Idaho
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plummer CogenStimson Lumber Company (100.00%) | Plummer | ID | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 4,949 | 2,514,121.4 | 508.01 |
Benewah County, Idaho Details
Electricity consumption in Benewah County results in the release of 20,267,487.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 2597th highest in the nation out of 3230 counties and 21st highest in the state out of 44 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 2561st highest in the country for pollution per capita from electricity consumption, with an average of 2,131.4 kilograms of emissions per person. Wood/Wood Waste Solids makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Benewah County. Benewah County has one electricity plant.
Providers In Each City in Benewah County:
- Plummer, Idaho:
- Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility: 76.03%
- Clearwater Power: 23.97%
- Tensed, Idaho:
- Clearwater Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Benewah County, Idaho?
The largest electricity provider in Benewah County, Idaho by total customer count is Clearwater Power.
How many power plants are located within Benewah County, Idaho?
There is one power plant located in Benewah County, Idaho
Which electricity companies offer service in Benewah County, Idaho?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearwater Power | 1,394 |
| 2 | Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility | 9 |
How many electric companies offer service in Benewah County, Idaho?
Benewah County, Idaho is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
