Ford County, KS: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Ford County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Ford County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Natural gas makes up 2.80% of the electricity generation in Ford County, giving it a ranking of 510th out of 3230 counties in the US for total natural gas production.

Ford County produces 731.75% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the surplus.

Ford County is ranked as the 1270th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with 485,790.57 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

The 113,035 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Ford County at 683rd in the nation out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power generation.

Ford County generates 97.20% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 114.09 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Ford County enjoy an average rate that is 16.05% below that at 13.44 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    485,791 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.11 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,040,575 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,927,540 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    113,035 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    117.37 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    8,462,795 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    245.83 kg

Dodge City, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Dodge City is about 13.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Kansas and the nationwide average prices of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Victory Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Dodge City average is 12.73% below at $120.45 per month.

Emissions in Dodge City average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 217th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 135,484,809.93 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.124/kWh$120.45/mo.$105.35/mo.
391st13.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dodge City
377th$120.45Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED13.44120.45150,42220,216,000

Spearville, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Spearville is about 13.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Kansas and the nationwide average prices of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Victory Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Spearville average is 12.73% below at $120.45 per month.

Emissions in Spearville average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 217th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,885,398 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.124/kWh$120.45/mo.$105.35/mo.
391st13.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spearville
377th$120.45Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED13.44120.45150,42220,216,000

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Bucklin, KS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Bucklin is about 13.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Kansas and the nationwide average prices of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. 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 $120.45 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 0.32% discount compared to other residents of the United States.

Emissions in Bucklin average 4,856.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 217th worst polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,418,807.35 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.124/kWh$120.45/mo.$105.35/mo.
391st13.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bucklin
377th$120.45Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED13.44120.45150,42220,216,000

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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 1,148,574
Western Plains Wind FarmEvergy (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 1,051,133
Bloom WindCP Bloom Wind LLC (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 606,621
Ironwood WindDuke Energy (25.50%)John Hancock (24.50%)Sumitomo Corporation of America (50.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 512,866
Spearville 3 LLCEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Ford County KS Wind 380,172
Ford County KS Wind 228,174
Ford County KS Natural Gas 113,03570,389,502.12622.72

Ford County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Ford County average 245.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2826th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 8,462,794.59 kilograms, which is the 78th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 7 electricity generation plants, which is highest in the state. Ford County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 97.20% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

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NATURAL GAS
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2.80%

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 444th 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 7 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 Cooperative8,788

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Published: 2024-03-12