Ellis County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ellis County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Wind turbines in Ellis County generate 798,190 megawatt hours of electricity.

At an average residential price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Ellis County benefit from a 13.51% discount from the nationwide average rate.

Ellis County generates 9.96% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 3.06 megawatt hours per citizen and places Ellis County as the 11th highest county in the state out of 105 counties for non-renewable generation per capita each year.

Ellis County is 532nd in the country out of 3221 counties for natural gas production, with 88,301 megawatt hours produced using the fuel type.

Ellis County is 286th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 798,190 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.

Wind turbines produce 27.63 megawatt hours per year per person for Ellis County residents, which is 24th highest county in the state out of 105 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    416,600 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    886,491 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    798,190 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    88,301 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    30.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    20,150,543 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    697.42 kg

Hays, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hays is about 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 13.92% below Kansas' average rate of 14.17 cents, ranking the city at 24th best for average electricity rate out of 741 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Hays average is 17.88% lower at $112.87 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Midwest Energy.

Emissions in Hays average 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 686th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 5,502.58 kilograms per person and 20,870 people in the city, the city emits 114,838,806.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 21st worst rank in the state for total emissions. All of the 300,918.86 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in Hays must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hays

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.108/kWh$158.58/mo.$74.11/mo.
24th12.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hays
69th$112.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hays Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hays, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Midwest EnergyBUNDLED12.20112.87330,38540,297,391

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Ellis, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Ellis is about 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 13.92% below Kansas' average rate of 14.17 cents, ranking the city at 24th best for average electricity rate out of 741 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Ellis average is 17.88% lower at $112.87 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Midwest Energy.

Emissions in Ellis average 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 174th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 5,502.58 kilograms per person and 2,120 people in the city, the city emits 11,665,465.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 118th worst rank in the state for total emissions. All of the 30,567.7 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in Ellis must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellis

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.108/kWh$158.58/mo.$74.11/mo.
24th12.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellis
69th$112.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellis, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Midwest EnergyBUNDLED12.20112.87330,38540,297,391

Victoria, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Victoria is about 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 13.92% below Kansas' average rate of 14.17 cents, ranking the city at 24th best for average electricity rate out of 741 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Victoria average is 17.88% lower at $112.87 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Midwest Energy.

Emissions in Victoria average 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 174th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 5,502.58 kilograms per person and 1,054 people in the city, the city emits 5,799,717.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 199th worst rank in the state for total emissions. All of the 15,197.34 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in Victoria must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Victoria

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.108/kWh$158.58/mo.$74.11/mo.
24th12.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Victoria
69th$112.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Victoria Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Victoria, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Midwest EnergyBUNDLED12.20112.87330,38540,297,391

Electricity Production in Ellis County, Kansas

Power Plants in Ellis County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Buckeye Wind Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%)
Ellis County KS Wind 782,450
Goodman Energy CenterMidwest Energy (100.00%)
Ellis County KS Natural Gas 88,30142,878,688.02485.6
Fort Hays State University Wind FarmFort Hays State University (100.00%)
Ellis County KS Wind 15,740

Ellis County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Ellis County average 697.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2776th highest polluting county based on emissions per capita. At 697.42 kilograms per person and 28,893 residents in the county, the county emits 20,150,543.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has the 812th highest power generation plants of any county in the United States, with 3 total power plants. In Ellis County, Wind makes up 90.04% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation.

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90.04%
NATURAL GAS
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9.96%

Ellis County, Kansas Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Ellis County providing electricity. Of those 2, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Kansas has poor regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Ellis County averages out to about 8.69% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.45%, resulting in Ellis County receiving a rank of 2847th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ellis County, Kansas

Providers In Each City in Ellis County:

  • Ellis, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%
  • Hays, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%
  • Schoenchen, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 98.46%
    • Midwest Energy: 1.54%
  • Victoria, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ellis County, Kansas?

The largest electricity supplier in Ellis County, Kansas by total revenue is Midwest Energy.

What electricity companies offer service in Ellis County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Midwest Energy2,914
2Western Cooperative Electric1,230

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

Ellis County, Kansas is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Ellis County, Kansas?

There are 3 active electricity plants in Ellis County, Kansas

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-10-26