Barber County, KS: 5 Electric Providers

Barber County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Barber County, Kansas Electricity Overview

With a population of 4,178 residents, Barber County is the 71st most populated county in Kansas.

The county is the 34th highest generator of electricity in Kansas out of 105 counties, producing 215,322 megawatt hours.

Barber County is the 27th highest producing county in the state out of 105 counties when considering megawatt hours produced using renewable fuels.

With 4,178 residents living within the county and 215,322 megawatt hours produced each year, Barber County has a per capita production rate of 51.54 megawatt hours. The city is 26 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Barber County uses only 27.38% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 72.62%.

On average, Barber County citizens are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making it the 2957th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    58,956 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.11 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    215,322 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    215,322 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    51.54 MWh

Medicine Lodge, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Medicine Lodge home are paying a residential electricity rate of 17.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.78% above the average Kansas rate of 13.62 cents. The state average monthly residential power bill is $120.84, while the Medicine Lodge average is 18.44% more at $143.12 per month. This ranks the city 663rd in the state for average monthly bill total. Southern Pioneer has an estimated 11 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city.

Medicine Lodge citizens average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 217th highest in Kansas out of 741 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 6,623,939.24 kilograms. The 19,247.61 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be brought in from outside of the city as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Medicine Lodge

Medicine Lodge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.143/kWh$143.12/mo.$108.29/mo.
707th17.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Medicine Lodge
663rd$143.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Medicine Lodge Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Medicine Lodge, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southern PioneerBUNDLED17.54143.12122,68821,518,000

Kiowa, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Kiowa home are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.45% below the average Kansas rate of 13.62 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Kiowa average is 12.38% more at $155.11 per month. Kiowa has the 246th largest population in the state, with 743 residents calling the city home.

Kiowa citizens average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 217th highest in Kansas out of 741 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 3,608,201.5 kilograms. The 10,484.59 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be brought in from outside of the city as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kiowa

Kiowa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.090/kWh$168.17/mo.$136.11/mo.
2nd10.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kiowa
710th$155.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kiowa Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kiowa, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alfalfa ElectricBUNDLED11.85177.853,889461,000
Kiowa ElectricBUNDLED9.96132.1911,351.291,130,987.21
Southern PioneerBUNDLED17.54143.12122,68821,518,000

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Hardtner, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Hardtner home are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.96% below the average Kansas rate of 13.62 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Hardtner average is 28.86% more at $177.85 per month. Hardtner has the 421st largest population in the state, with 214 residents calling the city home.

Hardtner citizens average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 217th highest in Kansas out of 741 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 1,039,239.73 kilograms. The 3,019.79 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be brought in from outside of the city as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardtner

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.119/kWh$0.098/kWh$177.85/mo.$136.56/mo.
14th11.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hardtner
728th$177.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hardtner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hardtner, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alfalfa ElectricBUNDLED11.85177.853,889461,000

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Electricity Production in Barber County, Kansas

Power Plants in Barber County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Flat Ridge Wind Energy LLCBP PLC (100.00%)
Barber County KS Wind 169,990
Flat Ridge Wind FarmEvergy (100.00%)
Barber County KS Wind 45,332

Barber County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Barber County citizens average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them 94th highest in Kansas out of 105 in this category. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county each year. This is enough to rank 94th highest in the state for total emissions. The county is home to 2 power plants, which is the 1111th highest number of plants within a county out of the country's 3230 counties. In Barber County, Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.

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Barber County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 5 companies in Barber County, only one of them offers net metering to their customers. Kansas has poor regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Barber County is about 2.07% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Barber County is ranked as the 156th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Barber County:

  • Hardtner, Kansas:
    • Alfalfa Electric: 100.00%
  • Hazelton, Kansas:
    • Alfalfa Electric: 50.07%
    • Southern Pioneer: 49.93%
  • Isabel, Kansas:
    • Isabel, Kansas Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Ninnescah Electric: 50.00%
  • Kiowa, Kansas:
    • Alfalfa Electric: 50.00%
    • Kiowa Electric: 49.18%
    • Southern Pioneer: 0.82%
  • Medicine Lodge, Kansas:
    • Southern Pioneer: 100.00%
  • Sharon, Kansas:
    • Southern Pioneer: 100.00%
  • Sun City, Kansas:
    • Ninnescah Electric: 3.23%
    • Southern Pioneer: 96.77%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are within Barber County, Kansas?

Barber County, Kansas has 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Barber County, Kansas?

There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Barber County, Kansas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Barber County, Kansas?

By total megawatt hours sold, Southern Pioneer is the largest electricity company in Barber County, Kansas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Barber County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southern Pioneer4,415
2Kiowa Electric881
3Ninnescah Electric860
4Alfalfa Electric689
5Isabel, Kansas Electric Utility65

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06