Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Decatur County had a 12.40% drop over the course of the previous 12 months.
Citizens of Decatur County consume enough electricity to release 4,862.44 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the Kansas average of 4,856.26.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Decatur County has declined by 65.52% in the previous 12 months.
Decatur County produces 0.01 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 61 highest county out of 105 counties for production per capita in the state.
The county is the 62nd largest generator of electricity of all 105 counties in the state, producing 39.2 megawatt hours.
At an average residential rate of 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Decatur County benefit from a 9.32% discount from the nationwide average price.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
39,398 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.11 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
39 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
39 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
13,575,933 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,862.44 kg
Recent Energy News in Oberlin
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Top Headlines
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 438 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,265th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 389 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,314th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 3.02 MWhs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.34 MWhs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 27 positions to 66th, from last year's value of 39th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 26 positions to 66th, from last month's value of 40th
- In Oberlin, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Oberlin, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Oberlin, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 66th, from last month's value of 65th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 487 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 512th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 471 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 528th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 3.02 MWhs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.34 MWhs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 34 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 19th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 33 positions to 53rd, from last month's value of 20th
- In Oberlin, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Oberlin, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
- In Oberlin, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 53rd, from last month's value of 52nd
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 23 positions to 1,061st, from last month's value of 1,038th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 20 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 1,041st
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 5 positions to 52nd, from last year's value of 47th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 5 positions to 52nd, from last month's value of 47th
- In Oberlin, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 6 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,054th
- In Oberlin, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 1 position to 52nd, from last year's value of 51st
- In Oberlin, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 1 position to 1,060th, from last month's value of 1,059th
- In Oberlin, the natural gas production state rank dropped by 1 position to 52nd, from last month's value of 51st
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,491 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,208th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,508 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 1,191st
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2364.9573076923075 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 262.1398461538461 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 28 positions to 66th, from last month's value of 38th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 25 positions to 66th, from last year's value of 41st
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 446 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 562nd
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 425 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 583rd
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2364.9573076923075 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 262.1398461538461 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 28 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 25th
- In Oberlin, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 26 positions to 53rd, from last month's value of 27th
Oberlin, KS Electricity Overview
Oberlin has an average residential electricity rate of 15.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.08% less than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. The city has encouraged a 65.52% decline in non-renewable fuel type usage in their electricity production facilities. Electricity production plants in the city produce, on average, 0.02 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable energy sources.
Oberlin residents average 4,865.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 35th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 8,646,828.82 kilograms, the city ranks 133rd 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 39.2 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Oberlin, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.48 | 85.66 | 39.2 | 6,459.96 | 1,000,114.34 |
| Prairie Land Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 126.32 | 139,236 | 20,310,800 |
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Norcatur, KS Electricity Overview
Norcatur has an average residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.87% less than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 77.09 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than all other vendors. Norcatur has the 413th highest population in the state, with 231 residents residing within the city's borders.
Norcatur residents average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 217th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 1,121,796.16 kilograms, the city ranks 411th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 3,259.68 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Norcatur, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Land Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 126.32 | 139,236 | 20,310,800 |
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Jennings, KS Electricity Overview
Jennings has an average residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.87% less than the average nationwide price of 16.01 cents. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 20.71 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than all other vendors. Jennings has the 603rd highest population in the state, with 77 residents residing within the city's borders.
Jennings residents average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 217th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 373,932.05 kilograms, the city ranks 598th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 1,086.56 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Jennings, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Land Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 126.32 | 139,236 | 20,310,800 |
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Electricity Production in Decatur County, Kansas
Power Plants in Decatur County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oberlin (KS)Oberlin Utilities (100.00%) | Oberlin | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 39.2 | 30,744.44 | 784.3 | 9/2026 |
Decatur County, Kansas Details
Decatur County residents average 4,862.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 4,862.44 kilograms per person and 2,792 residents in the county, the county emits 13,575,933.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 65th 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.
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:
- Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Oberlin Utilities: 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Land Electric Cooperative | 3,324 |
| 2 | Oberlin Utilities | 1,315 |
| 3 | Midwest Energy | 182 |
