Ellsworth County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ellsworth County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Over the course of the previous year, Ellsworth County has experienced a 41.48% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Averaging generation of 78.2 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Ellsworth County ranks 15 out of 105 counties in the state for generation per capita.
Wind turbines produce 78.2 megawatt hours per year per capita for Ellsworth County citizens, which is 111th highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Ellsworth County is 15th in Kansas rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 500,746 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuels.
While the national average residential electric rate is 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour, Ellsworth County's average price is 15.50% higher at 18.15 cents per kilowatt hour.
Ellsworth County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 78.2 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
92,323 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.42 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
500,746 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
500,746 MWh
Production per Capita
78.2 MWh
Ellsworth, KS Electricity Overview
Ellsworth averages a residential electricity price of 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 8.60% more than Kansas' average price of 14.40 cents. Western Cooperative Electric has an estimated 8 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Ellsworth average is 12.23% lower at $129.58 per month.
The 43,429.21 megawatt hours consumed in Ellsworth must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 5,447.33 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 668th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 16,407,344.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 90th largest amount in Kansas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellsworth
Ellsworth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellsworth, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.29 | 133.55 | 75,064.41 | 14,480,581.41 | |
| Western Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.96 | 128.85 | 60,873 | 9,108,700 |
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Wilson, KS Electricity Overview
Wilson averages a residential electricity price of 19.29 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 33.95% more than Kansas' average price of 14.40 cents. Wilson has 818 residents, resulting in it being the 232nd largest city in the state. Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 19.2 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.
The 11,794.52 megawatt hours consumed in Wilson must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 5,447.33 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 4,455,912.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 232nd largest amount in Kansas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilson
Wilson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilson, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.29 | 133.55 | 75,064.41 | 14,480,581.41 |
Kanopolis, KS Electricity Overview
Kanopolis averages a residential electricity price of 19.29 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 33.95% more than Kansas' average price of 14.40 cents. Kanopolis has 657 residents, resulting in it being the 263rd largest city in the state. Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 37.74 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.
The 9,473.1 megawatt hours consumed in Kanopolis must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 5,447.33 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 3,578,892.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 262nd largest amount in Kansas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kanopolis
Kanopolis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kanopolis, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 19.29 | 133.55 | 75,064.41 | 14,480,581.41 |
Electricity Production in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Power Plants in Ellsworth County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLCPattern Operators LP (100.00%) | Ellsworth County | KS | Wind | 500,746 |
Ellsworth County, Kansas Details
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 88th highest polluting county out of 105 counties in Kansas based on emissions per capita. At 0 kilograms per person and 2,934,582 people in the county, the county emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 2929th highest amount in the US. In Ellsworth County, Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Ellsworth County:
- Ellsworth, Kansas:
- Western Cooperative Electric: 84.36%
- Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 15.64%
- Holyrood, Kansas:
- Holyrood, Kansas Electric Utility: 50.92%
- Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 40.62%
- Western Cooperative Electric: 8.46%
- Kanopolis, Kansas:
- Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Lorraine, Kansas:
- Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Western Cooperative Electric: 50.00%
- 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 7 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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative | 952 |
| 2 | Evergy | 423 |
| 3 | Western Cooperative Electric | 338 |
| 4 | Holyrood, Kansas Electric Utility | 330 |
| 5 | Ark Valley Electric Cooperative | 294 |
| 6 | Midwest Energy | 89 |
| 7 | DSO Electric Cooperative | 33 |
How many power plants are within Ellsworth County, Kansas?
There is one active electricity plant located in Ellsworth County, Kansas
