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
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Lawrence, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 | |
FreeState Electric | BUNDLED | 15.75 | 175.72 | 231,179 | 36,401,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lawrence, Kansas include: 66049, 66044, 66047, 66046, 66045
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Eudora, KS Electricity Overview
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Eudora, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Eudora Utilities | BUNDLED | 16.41 | 131.2 | 23,821.52 | 3,909,342.59 | |
Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 |
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Baldwin City, KS Electricity Overview
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Baldwin City, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Baldwin City Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 122.34 | 453 | 17,721.46 | 2,646,853.97 |
Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 |
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Electricity Production in Douglas County, Kansas
Power Plants in Douglas County, Kansas
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Lawrence Energy CenterEvergy (100.00%) | Douglas County | KS | Coal | 1,731,947.99 | 1,902,705,402.78 | 1,098.59 | ||
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 | 436 | 253,491 | 581.4 | ||
Baldwin City Plant No 1Baldwin City Utilities (100.00%) | Baldwin City | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 17 | 13,779.44 | 810.56 |
Douglas County, Kansas Details
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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Evergy | 15,271 |
2 | Eudora Utilities | 2,646 |
3 | Baldwin City Utilities | 2,052 |
4 | FreeState Electric | 1,915 |
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