Osborne County, KS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Osborne County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Osborne County, Kansas Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Osborne County is Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative.

Osborne County is home to 3,512 residents and its power plants produce 28.42 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0.01 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Osborne County is the 31st worst polluting county in the state based on emissions per person.

Osborne County is the 77th largest county in the state, with 3,512 residents calling the county home.

Emitting 17,420,579.32 kilograms of CO2 gases, Osborne County has the 2612th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the United States.

Osborne County generates 0.06% of their required electricity and must purchase the additional 99.94% from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    49,525 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    28 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    28 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    17,420,579 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,960.3 kg

Osborne, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 15.91 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Osborne, which is 16.82% above the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. There was a 71.84% decline in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuels in Osborne. There is 77008.08% more electricity consumed in Osborne than is produced, forcing the city to purchase electricity from nearby municipalities.

The use of electricity in Osborne accounts for 7,711,796.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 150th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. Averaging 4,962.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 39th highest in Kansas for pollution per capita. About 62.32% of electricity in Osborne comes from generation using Distillate Fuel Oil. Osborne has one power plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Osborne

Osborne residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.163/kWh$0.133/kWh$121.84/mo.$100.27/mo.
672nd15.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Osborne
383rd$119.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Osborne Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Osborne, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Osborne, Kansas Electric UtilityBUNDLED16.31109.7428.425,982.24975,779
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.59126.32139,23620,310,800
Rolling Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED19.67135.5875,072.6914,766,533.61

Downs, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Downs, which is 7.11% above the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 4 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Downs is home to 591 residents, making it the 275th largest city in Kansas.

The use of electricity in Downs accounts for 2,930,485.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 273rd largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 341st highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Downs have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Downs

Downs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.122/kWh$129.17/mo.$96.54/mo.
549th14.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Downs
466th$126.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Downs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Downs, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.59126.32139,23620,310,800

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Natoma, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.78 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Natoma, which is 8.52% above the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. Western Cooperative Electric has an estimated 1 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Natoma is home to 397 residents, making it the 335th largest city in Kansas.

The use of electricity in Natoma accounts for 1,968,532.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 334th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 48th highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Natoma have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Natoma

Natoma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.115/kWh$136.03/mo.$80.90/mo.
617th14.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Natoma
605th$136.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Natoma Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Natoma, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Western Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED14.78136.0363,6859,412,100

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Electricity Production in Osborne County, Kansas

Power Plants in Osborne County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Osborne KS Distillate Fuel Oil 28.4216,248.26571.72

Osborne County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Osborne County creates 17,420,579.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 61st largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 4,960.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1331st highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 62.32% of Osborne County's electricity is produced using Distillate Fuel Oil. Osborne County has one power plant in the county.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
62.32%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
37.68%

Osborne County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Osborne County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Kansas has nonexistent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Osborne County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 6.18% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Osborne County a rank of 2511th best in the US out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Osborne County:

  • Alton, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Downs, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Natoma, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 100.00%
  • Osborne, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 44.55%
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 10.91%
    • Osborne, Kansas Electric Utility: 44.55%
  • Portis, Kansas:
    • Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative: 4.03%
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 95.97%
  • Waldo, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Osborne County, Kansas?

The largest electricity supplier in Osborne County, Kansas by total customer count is Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative.

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

Osborne County, Kansas has 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Osborne County, Kansas?

How many power plants are located within Osborne County, Kansas?

Osborne County, Kansas has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06