Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Lyon County ranks 26th highest county out of 105 counties in Kansas for electricity per capita produced from wind energy. Producing 609,789 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 32,318, this averages out to 18.87 megawatt hours per person each year from wind turbines.
Usage of non-renewable fuels has increased by 250.34% during the course of the last year in Lyon County power generating plants.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Lyon County is $117.64, compared to the state average bill of $119.59. Lyon County residents enjoy a 1.63% lower average expense each month compared to other citizens in Kansas.
Evergy is the largest electricity company in Lyon County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
During the past 12 months, Lyon County has experienced a 100.00% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 0 megawatt hours per year to 2,468 megawatt hours per year.
Lyon County ranks 18th in the state out of 105 counties for electricity generated from wind power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
455,740 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,789,387 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
612,257 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,177,130 MWh
Production per Capita
55.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
176,769,130 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,469.68 kg
Emporia, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Emporia's citizens spend 12.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. More electricity is consumed in Emporia than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 13838.91% of generation. Evergy has an estimated 393 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
There is one electricity plant in Emporia. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 119,227,558.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 17th highest in Kansas out of 741 cities. Averaging 4,922.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 721st worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Emporia's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emporia
Emporia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Emporia, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 |
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Americus, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Americus' citizens spend 12.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 893 citizens, the city is the 215th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Americus must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,427,958.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 48th highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Americus
Americus residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Americus, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 |
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Olpe, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Olpe's citizens spend 12.99 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.62 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 537 citizens, the city is the 288th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Olpe must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,662,725.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 341st highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olpe
Olpe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olpe, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.03 | 118.55 | 9,612,023.11 | 1,252,485,866 |
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Electricity Production in Lyon County, Kansas
Power Plants in Lyon County, Kansas
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Emporia Energy CenterEvergy (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Natural Gas | 1,212,637 | 713,649,836.9 | 588.51 | ||
Reading Wind ProjectReading Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Wind | 593,593 | ||||
AmericusToday's Power (100.00%) | Emporia | KS | Solar | 2,468 | ||||
Thunderbird Generator (Tbird)4 Rivers Electric Cooperative Inc. (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 112 | 80,898.64 | 722.31 |
Lyon County, Kansas Details
In Lyon County, Natural Gas makes up 65.78% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Wind (34.08%) and Solar (0.14%), these three fuel types make up 1,789,275 megawatt hours (or 99.99%) county electricity production. The county has the 1276th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 176,769,130.05 kilograms. The county also ranks 1211th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 5,469.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Lyon County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is the 7th most plants within a county in Kansas.
Providers In Each City in Lyon County:
- Admire, Kansas:
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Evergy: 50.00%
- Allen, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Americus, Kansas:
- Evergy: 65.21%
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 34.79%
- Bushong, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Emporia, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Hartford, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Neosho Rapids, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Olpe, Kansas:
- Evergy: 73.30%
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 26.70%
- Reading, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Lyon County, Kansas?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Evergy | 27,438 |
2 | Flint Hills Rural Electric | 160 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lyon County, Kansas?
The largest electricity provider in Lyon County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
How many electric companies offer service in Lyon County, Kansas?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Lyon County, Kansas.
How many power plants are located in Lyon County, Kansas?
There are 4 power plants in Lyon County, Kansas