Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Douglas County is ranked 1380th in the country out of 3221 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.19 megawatt hours per person per year.

At an average residential rate of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Douglas County benefit from a 7.71% discount from the national average.

Douglas County is the 2nd worst polluting county in the state when considering pollution per person.

When calculating by total customers, Evergy is the largest electricity provider in Douglas County.

Douglas County saw a 3.81% increase in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the last year.

Douglas County comes in as the 174th worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the country, releasing 1,836,643,903.59 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,711,359 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,003,969 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    22,384 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,981,585 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    16.88 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,836,643,904 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,474.29 kg

Lawrence, KS Electricity Overview

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Lawrence's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.91 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 1.80% less than the state's average price of 14.17 cents. Hydroelectric facilities in the city generate 22,384 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation amounts to 0.24 megawatt hours per citizen.

There is one power producing plant in Lawrence. The city emits 5,412.42 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 727th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. A total of 512,799,425.51 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.
417th13.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lawrence
593rd$132.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lawrence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lawrence, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.80130.349,914,5761,367,739,304
FreeState ElectricBUNDLED15.36164.24219,64633,740,000

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

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Eudora, KS Electricity Overview

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Eudora's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.30 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.93% more than the state's average price of 14.17 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $124.85. This is 4.51% lower than the Kansas average bill of $130.76. With an estimated 2,607 residential customers, Eudora Utilities is the largest supplier 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 35,530,147.16 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 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 174th 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.
480th14.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eudora
218th$124.85Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED14.84118.9823,868.393,542,417.04
EvergyBUNDLED13.80130.349,914,5761,367,739,304

Baldwin City, KS Electricity Overview

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Baldwin City's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 0.08% less than the state's average price of 14.17 cents. With annual generation of 477 megawatt hours, the city is the 27th highest producer of electricity in Kansas. Power plants in the city have, unfortunately, permitted a 215.89% rise 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 26,718,455.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, the city ranks 66th highest out of 741 cities in Kansas for total pollution from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 38th worst in the state for emissions per capita. In Baldwin City, Distillate Fuel Oil is 84.12% 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.
452nd14.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baldwin City
211th$123.43Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED14.53116.3347717,215.962,501,593.25
EvergyBUNDLED13.80130.349,914,5761,367,739,304

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 1,981,1082,150,335,856.021,085.42
Kansas River ProjectBowersock Mills & Power Co (100.00%)
Lawrence KS Conventional Hydroelectric 22,384
Baldwin City Plant No 2Baldwin City Utilities (100.00%)
Baldwin City KS Distillate Fuel Oil 449316,803.36705.58
Baldwin City Plant No 1Baldwin City Utilities (100.00%)
Baldwin City KS Distillate Fuel Oil 2822,743.48812.27

Douglas County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Douglas County, Coal is 94.55% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Coal totals to Natural Gas (4.32%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (1.12%), these three fuel types account for 2,003,567.75 megawatt hours (or 99.98%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 15,474.29 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 137th out of 3221 counties nationally. With total emissions of 1,836,643,903.59 kilograms, the county ranks 3rd highest in Kansas and 174th 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 649th 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
94.55%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
4.32%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
1.12%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.02%

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 4.90% 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 2.45%. This earned Douglas County a rank of 63rd 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:
    • Evergy: 82.72%
    • FreeState Electric: 17.28%

* 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
1Evergy15,186
2Eudora Utilities2,644
3Baldwin City Utilities2,040
4FreeState Electric1,900

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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Published: 2022-10-20