Ellsworth County, KS: 6 Electric Providers

Ellsworth County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Ellsworth County, KS is $139.38
  • The average electricity rate in Ellsworth County, KS is 18.54¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ellsworth County, KS

The average residential electric bill in Ellsworth County, KS is $139.38 per month. Ellsworth County, KS is the 65th most expensive county in Kansas for electricity.

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Ellsworth County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 12.65% during the course of the past 12 months in Ellsworth County.

Ellsworth County is the 2795th largest county in the nation, with 6,403 citizens living within its borders.

Averaging production of 60.4 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Ellsworth County is 458th out of 3221 counties in generation per capita in the United States.

Citizens of Ellsworth County consume enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the national average of 4,209.53.

Over 100.00% of Ellsworth County's electricity generation comes from renewable sources, ranking Ellsworth County at 22nd in the state for total sustainable electricity production.

Ellsworth County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 60.4 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    91,357 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.27 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    386,746 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    386,746 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    60.4 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ellsworth

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Ellsworth Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.68¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 13.3% higher than November last year
  • 12.42% higher than the Kansas average
  • 2.1% lower than the US average
  • 579th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
  • 18,031st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 968 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,292 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.88¢ per kWh

  • 1.04% higher than last month
  • 6.48% higher than November last year
  • 11.77% higher than the Kansas average
  • 3.73% lower than the US average
  • 579th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 17,470th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 665 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,758 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$108.71 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 12.19% higher than November last year
  • 13.96% higher than the Kansas average
  • 8.06% lower than the US average
  • 589th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
  • 11,861st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,323 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,043 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$133.63 per month

  • 0.74% higher than last month
  • 4.61% higher than November last year
  • 8.58% higher than the Kansas average
  • 6.05% lower than the US average
  • 582nd in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 13,408th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 262 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 310 since November last year

Ellsworth, KS Electricity Overview

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Ellsworth averages a residential electricity price of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 11.44% more than Kansas' average price of 14.25 cents. Selling an estimated 240.78 megawatt hours, Western Cooperative Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city.

The 42,974.9 megawatt hours consumed in Ellsworth must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,556.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 336th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 13,725,526.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 88th largest amount in Kansas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellsworth

Ellsworth residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.113/kWh$190.28/mo.$62.12/mo.
579th15.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellsworth
582nd$133.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellsworth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellsworth, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rolling Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED19.30137.7485,227.5816,450,700.27
Western Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED15.41135.2166,710.8310,282,008.48

Wilson, KS Electricity Overview

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Wilson averages a residential electricity price of 19.60 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 37.55% more than Kansas' average price of 14.25 cents. Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative has an estimated 1 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Wilson has the 232nd largest population in the state, with 818 residents living within its borders.

The 11,671.14 megawatt hours consumed in Wilson must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,556.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 336th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 3,727,583.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 232nd largest amount in Kansas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilson

Wilson residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.214/kWh$0.160/kWh$189.68/mo.$87.12/mo.
734th19.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wilson
600th$135.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wilson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wilson, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rolling Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED19.30137.7485,227.5816,450,700.27

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Kanopolis, KS Electricity Overview

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Kanopolis averages a residential electricity price of 19.60 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 37.55% more than Kansas' average price of 14.25 cents. Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative has an estimated 2 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Kanopolis has the 263rd largest population in the state, with 657 residents living within its borders.

The 9,374.01 megawatt hours consumed in Kanopolis must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 4,556.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 41st highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 2,993,914.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 261st largest amount in Kansas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kanopolis

Kanopolis residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.214/kWh$0.160/kWh$189.68/mo.$87.12/mo.
734th19.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kanopolis
600th$135.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kanopolis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kanopolis, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rolling Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED19.30137.7485,227.5816,450,700.27

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Ellsworth County, Kansas Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Ellsworth County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%)
Ellsworth County KS Wind 386,7463411

Ellsworth County, Kansas Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There is one power producing plant in Ellsworth County. On average, the county's residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 94th highest polluting county out of 105 counties in Kansas based on emissions per capita. At 0 kilograms per person and 2,937,150 people in the county, the county emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 2928th highest amount in the US. In Ellsworth County, Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production.

Ellsworth County, Kansas Net Metering

Of the 6 electricity companies in Ellsworth County, 66.67% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Kansas has nonexistent regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Ellsworth County who report energy loss data had an average of 8.41% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.43%, Ellsworth County is ranked as the 2840th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Ellsworth County:

  • Ellsworth, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 3.09%
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 96.91%
  • Holyrood, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 4.56%
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 9.69%
    • Holyrood, Kansas Electric Utility: 85.75%
  • Kanopolis, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Lorraine, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Wilson, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

Ellsworth County, Kansas is home to 6 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Ellsworth County, Kansas?

The largest electricity company in Ellsworth County, Kansas by total revenue is Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative.

Which electricity companies offer service in Ellsworth County, Kansas?

How many power plants are within Ellsworth County, Kansas?

There is one active electricity plant located in Ellsworth County, Kansas

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-01