Ford County, KS: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Ford County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ford County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Natural gas makes up 4.76% of the electricity generation in Ford County, giving it a ranking of 470th out of 3230 counties in the US for total natural gas production.

Ford County produces 503.20% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the surplus.

Ford County is ranked as the 1274th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with 490,705.21 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

The 140,983 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Ford County at 634th in the nation out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power generation.

Ford County generates 95.24% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 81.88 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.17 cents, while residents of Ford County enjoy an average rate that is 19.49% below that at 13.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    490,705 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,959,956 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,818,973 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    140,983 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    85.98 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    14,490,831 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    420.93 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dodge City

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Dodge City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

14.07¢ per kWh

  • 4.23% lower than last month
  • 0.16% lower than May last year
  • 0.55% lower than the Kansas average
  • 14.68% lower than the US average
  • 407th in the state out of 740 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 63 since May last year
  • 10,996th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,033 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,947 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.82¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% lower than last month
  • 0.75% lower than May last year
  • 1.62% higher than the Kansas average
  • 14.37% lower than the US average
  • 417th in the state out of 740 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 40 since May last year
  • 11,466th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 291 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,298 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$104.98 per month

  • 17.69% higher than last month
  • 10.55% higher than May last year
  • 1.29% higher than the Kansas average
  • 15.49% lower than the US average
  • 429th in the state out of 740 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 270 since May last year
  • 10,350th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,740 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,962 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$118.44 per month

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 1.36% lower than May last year
  • 0.46% lower than the Kansas average
  • 13.37% lower than the US average
  • 408th in the state out of 740 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 252 since May last year
  • 9,498th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 43 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 396 since May last year

Dodge City, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Dodge City is about 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.17 cents. Victory Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $140.54, while the Dodge City average is 15.72% below at $118.44 per month.

Emissions in Dodge City average 4,722.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 64th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 131,741,278.08 kilograms, which is the 15th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Dodge City have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dodge City

Dodge City residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.101/kWh$181.32/mo.$75.22/mo.
417th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dodge City
408th$118.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dodge City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dodge City, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Victory Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.77118.36160,499.4322,105,746.97

Spearville, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Spearville is about 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.17 cents. Victory Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $140.54, while the Spearville average is 15.72% below at $118.44 per month.

Emissions in Spearville average 4,722.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 476th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,750,411.33 kilograms, which is the 203rd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Spearville have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spearville

Spearville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.101/kWh$181.32/mo.$75.22/mo.
417th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spearville
408th$118.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spearville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spearville, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Victory Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.77118.36160,499.4322,105,746.97

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Bucklin, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Bucklin is about 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.17 cents. Victory Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $118.44 per month, while the national average is $140.54. Consumers in the city enjoy a 2.96% discount compared to other residents of the United States.

Emissions in Bucklin average 4,722.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 41st worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,324,343.52 kilograms, which is the 248th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Bucklin have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bucklin

Bucklin residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.101/kWh$181.32/mo.$75.22/mo.
417th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bucklin
408th$118.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bucklin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bucklin, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Victory Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.77118.36160,499.4322,105,746.97

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Electricity Production in Ford County, Kansas

Power Plants in Ford County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Iron Star Wind ProjectENGIE (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 1,197,598
Western Plains Wind FarmEvergy (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 1,115,790
Bloom WindCP Bloom Wind LLC (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 634,520
Ford County KS Natural Gas 128,62580,749,361627.79

Ford County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Ford County average 420.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2831st worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 14,490,830.71 kilograms, which is the 61st worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 6th highest in the state. Ford County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 95.24% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

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95.24%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
4.76%

Ford County, Kansas Net Metering

Ford County is home to one electric provider. Fortunately for customers in the county who are interested in installing personal solar panels, the sole supplier in town offers net metering options. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Kansas has poor laws for consumers interested in installing personal solar.

Energy Loss

Ford County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.17% of their energy lost per year. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Ford County ranks 442nd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Ford County, Kansas

Providers In Each City in Ford County:

  • Bucklin, Kansas:
    • Victory Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Dodge City, Kansas:
    • Victory Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Ford, Kansas:
    • Victory Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Spearville, Kansas:
    • Victory Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Ford County, Kansas?

Ford County, Kansas has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity company in Ford County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Victory Electric Cooperative.

What electricity companies offer service in Ford County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Victory Electric Cooperative9,582

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-09-05