Douglas County, KS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Overview

With 1,696,406.62 megawatt hours generated from coal, Douglas County ranks 117th out of 3230 counties in the US in coal power electricity generation.

Douglas County continues to improve with the lowering of non-renewable fuel use for electricity generation. The county has had a 8.36% decline in the burning of these fuel types in their electricity production plants.

There was a 0.38% drop in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the past 12 months in Douglas County.

At an average residential price of 13.65 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Douglas County enjoy a 14.76% discount from the nationwide average rate.

Douglas County ranks 397th in the US out of 3230 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 1,804,886.99 of the county's 1,818,384.99 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 0.74%, or 13,498 megawatt hours, of Douglas County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 31st in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,691,702 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,818,385 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    13,498 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,804,887 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    15.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,840,526,686 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,342.33 kg

Lawrence, KS Electricity Overview

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Lawrence's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 3.07% less than the state's average price of 13.62 cents. Hydroelectric facilities in the city generate 13,498 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation amounts to 0.14 megawatt hours per citizen.

There is one power producing plant in Lawrence. The city emits 4,908.97 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 722nd highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. A total of 470,200,706.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. In Lawrence, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lawrence

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
355th13.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lawrence
409th$120.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lawrence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lawrence, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.03118.559,612,023.111,252,485,866
FreeState ElectricBUNDLED15.75175.72231,17936,401,000

Zips with electric coverage in Lawrence, Kansas include: 66049, 66044, 66047, 66046, 66045

Eudora, KS Electricity Overview

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Eudora's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 7.52% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents. Eudora Utilities has an estimated 2,609 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Eudora must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 32,017,167.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 55th worst out of 741 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 48th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eudora

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
589th14.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eudora
430th$123.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eudora Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eudora, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Eudora UtilitiesBUNDLED16.41131.223,821.523,909,342.59
EvergyBUNDLED13.03118.559,612,023.111,252,485,866

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Baldwin City, KS Electricity Overview

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Baldwin City's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.95 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.43% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents. With annual generation of 453 megawatt hours, the city is the 30th highest producer of electricity in Kansas. Power plants in the city have, fortunately, had a 5.03% decrease in the amount of fossil fuel types used last year.

There are 2 power producing plants in Baldwin City, which is the 4th most plants in a city in Kansas. Emitting 24,042,763.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, the city ranks 67th highest out of 741 cities in Kansas for total pollution from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 25th worst in the state for emissions per capita. In Baldwin City, Natural Gas is 78.20% of the fuel used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baldwin City

Baldwin City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
471st13.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baldwin City
376th$119.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Baldwin City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Baldwin City, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Baldwin City UtilitiesBUNDLED14.94122.3445317,721.462,646,853.97
EvergyBUNDLED13.03118.559,612,023.111,252,485,866

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Electricity Production in Douglas County, Kansas

Power Plants in Douglas County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lawrence Energy CenterEvergy (100.00%)
Douglas County KS Coal 1,731,947.991,902,705,402.781,098.59
Kansas River ProjectBowersock Mills & Power Co (100.00%)
Lawrence KS Conventional Hydroelectric 13,441
Baldwin City Plant No 2Baldwin City Utilities (100.00%)
Baldwin City KS Natural Gas 436253,491581.4
Baldwin City Plant No 1Baldwin City Utilities (100.00%)
Baldwin City KS Distillate Fuel Oil 1713,779.44810.56

Douglas County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Douglas County, Coal is 93.29% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Coal totals to Natural Gas (5.96%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (0.74%), these three fuel types account for 1,818,286.25 megawatt hours (or 99.99%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 15,342.33 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2nd highest polluting county out of 105 counties in the state and 139th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 1,840,526,686.13 kilograms, the county ranks 3rd highest in Kansas and 176th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Douglas County has the 672nd highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 4 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
93.29%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
5.96%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.74%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Douglas County, Kansas Net Metering

About 100.00% of the electricity companies in Douglas County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Kansas has poor net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Douglas County is about 3.56% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Douglas County a rank of 57th best in Kansas out of 105.

Providers In Each City in Douglas County:

  • Baldwin City, Kansas:
    • Baldwin City Utilities: 49.30%
    • Evergy: 50.70%
  • Eudora, Kansas:
    • Evergy: 51.70%
    • Eudora Utilities: 48.30%
  • Lawrence, Kansas:
    • FreeState Electric: 7.55%
    • Evergy: 92.45%
  • Lecompton, Kansas:
    • FreeState Electric: 17.28%
    • Evergy: 82.72%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Douglas County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.

What electricity companies offer service in Douglas County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Evergy15,271
2Eudora Utilities2,646
3Baldwin City Utilities2,052
4FreeState Electric1,915

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Douglas County, Kansas.

How many power plants are located within Douglas County, Kansas?

There are 4 power plants located in Douglas County, Kansas

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