Shawnee County, KS: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Shawnee County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Shawnee County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Within the past year, Shawnee County has had a 2.35% decrease in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

The county is ranked as the 1553rd largest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties for electricity generation, generating 45,796 megawatt hours.

Shawnee County is 29th in Kansas rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 45,796 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.

Shawnee County produces 0.26 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Shawnee County the 1339th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the United States.

Shawnee County uses 5465.06% of the electricity that it generates.

Shawnee County is the 3rd most populated county in Kansas, with 177,480 citizens .

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,502,778 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    45,796 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    45,796 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    892,312,758 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,027.68 kg

Topeka, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, Topeka's residents purchase residential electricity for 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.58% less than the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents and 18.00% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $119.31 per month, while the state average is $119.59. Patrons in Topeka pay a 0.24% reduction compared to the rest of the state. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy.

The use of electricity in Topeka accounts for 622,115,824.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 5th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 341st ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Topeka

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
342nd13.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Topeka
378th$119.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Topeka Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Topeka, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.03118.559,612,023.111,252,485,866
FreeState ElectricBUNDLED15.75175.72231,17936,401,000

Zips with electric coverage in Topeka, Kansas include: 66614, 66604, 66605, 66610, 66611, 66618, 66606, 66607, 66617, 66609, 66616 and 9 other zip code(s).

Silver Lake, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, Silver Lake's residents purchase residential electricity for 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.51% more than the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents and 10.27% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $146.01 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Evergy sells an estimated 488.8 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.

The use of electricity in Silver Lake accounts for 7,541,909.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 152nd largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 341st ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Silver Lake

Silver Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.37/mo.$78.33/mo.
534th14.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Silver Lake
683rd$146.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Silver Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Silver Lake, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.03118.559,612,023.111,252,485,866
FreeState ElectricBUNDLED15.75175.72231,17936,401,000

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Auburn, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, Auburn's residents purchase residential electricity for 15.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.62% more than the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents and 1.68% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $175.72 per month, while the national average is $137.21. FreeState Electric sells an estimated 151.76 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.

The use of electricity in Auburn accounts for 5,533,708.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 186th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 48th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Auburn

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.144/kWh$175.72/mo.$153.53/mo.
671st15.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Auburn
726th$175.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Auburn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Auburn, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
FreeState ElectricBUNDLED15.75175.72231,17936,401,000

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Electricity Production in Shawnee County, Kansas

Power Plants in Shawnee County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Waste Management Rolling Meadows LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Shawnee County KS Landfill Gas 45,79628,377,525.16619.65

Shawnee County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Shawnee County creates 892,312,758.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 378th largest amount of any county in the United States. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,027.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 21st highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type used in Shawnee County is Landfill Gas, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Shawnee County has one power producing plant.

LANDFILL GAS
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Shawnee County, Kansas Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity companies in Shawnee County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Kansas has bad laws for consumers interested in investing in personal solar.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Shawnee County who report energy loss data had an average of 3.56% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.40%, resulting in a rank of 631st best in the nation and a state rank of 57th best out of 3230 and 105 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Shawnee County, Kansas

Providers In Each City in Shawnee County:

  • Auburn, Kansas:
    • FreeState Electric: 100.00%
  • Rossville, Kansas:
    • Evergy: 100.00%
  • Silver Lake, Kansas:
    • FreeState Electric: 50.00%
    • Evergy: 50.00%
  • Topeka, Kansas:
    • FreeState Electric: 5.07%
    • Evergy: 94.93%
  • Willard, Kansas:
    • Evergy: 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

By total revenue, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in Shawnee County, Kansas.

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

There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Shawnee County, Kansas.

What electricity companies offer service in Shawnee County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Evergy17,947
2FreeState Electric3,330

How many power plants are located in Shawnee County, Kansas?

Shawnee County, Kansas is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-03