Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Overview

There was a 0.93% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Decatur County.

The largest supplier in Decatur County by customer count is Prairie Land Electric Cooperative.

Decatur County is the 1035th highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.04 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

Decatur County citizens are responsible for 5,517.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making them the 32nd worst polluting county out of 105 counties in the state based on per capita emissions.

With a population of 2,792 residents, Decatur County is the 3055th most populated county in the US.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Decatur County, ranking it 47th in Kansas out of 105 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    40,257 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    114 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    114 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    15,406,122 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,517.95 kg

Oberlin, KS Electricity Overview

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Oberlin has an average residential electricity rate of 15.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.31% higher than the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. The city has permitted a 5700.00% increase in non-renewable fuel type usage in their electricity production facilities. Electricity production plants in the city produce, on average, 0.06 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable energy sources.

Oberlin residents average 5,526.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 40th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 9,821,004.71 kilograms, the city ranks 135th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city is home to one power producing plant. Oberlin's top fuel type utilized for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 113.68 megawatt hours from this fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oberlin

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.124/kWh$109.40/mo.$92.90/mo.
676th15.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oberlin
46th$108.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oberlin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oberlin, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Oberlin UtilitiesBUNDLED16.1388.17113.686,388.671,030,564
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.57129.17133,73720,819,600

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Norcatur, KS Electricity Overview

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Norcatur has an average residential electricity rate of 15.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% higher than the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. Norcatur has the 413th largest population in Kansas, with 231 residents living within its borders. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 4 total residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Norcatur residents average 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 47th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 1,271,095.55 kilograms, the city ranks 412th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 3,330.73 megawatt hours consumed in Norcatur must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Norcatur

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.122/kWh$129.17/mo.$96.54/mo.
617th15.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Norcatur
248th$129.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Norcatur Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Norcatur, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.57129.17133,73720,819,600

Jennings, KS Electricity Overview

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Jennings has an average residential electricity rate of 15.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% higher than the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. Jennings has the 603rd largest population in Kansas, with 77 residents living within its borders. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 1 total residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Jennings residents average 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 47th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 423,698.52 kilograms, the city ranks 600th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 1,110.24 megawatt hours consumed in Jennings must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jennings

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.122/kWh$129.17/mo.$96.54/mo.
617th15.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jennings
248th$129.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jennings Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jennings, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.57129.17133,73720,819,600

Electricity Production in Decatur County, Kansas

Power Plants in Decatur County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Oberlin KS Distillate Fuel Oil 113.6886,306.69759.21

Decatur County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Decatur County residents average 5,517.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 5,517.95 kilograms per person and 2,792 residents in the county, the county emits 15,406,121.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 66th worst rank in the state for total emissions. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Decatur County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Decatur County has one power producing plant within its borders.

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Decatur County, Kansas Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Decatur County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are poor for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Decatur County averages out to about 7.96% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 3.50%, resulting in a rank of 2834th best in the country and a state rank of 88th best out of 3221 and 105 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Decatur County:

  • Dresden, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 8.16%
    • Midwest Energy: 91.84%
  • Jennings, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Norcatur, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Oberlin, Kansas:
    • Oberlin Utilities: 50.00%
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Decatur County, Kansas?

Decatur County, Kansas is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Decatur County, Kansas?

By total revenue, Prairie Land Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Decatur County, Kansas.

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

Decatur County, Kansas is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Decatur County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Prairie Land Electric Cooperative3,322
2Oberlin Utilities1,317
3Midwest Energy181

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-26