Sumner County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Sumner County, KS is $190.86
- The average electricity rate in Sumner County, KS is 14.84¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sumner County, KS
The average residential electric bill in Sumner County, KS is $190.86 per month. Sumner County, KS is the 105th most expensive county in Kansas for electricity.
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Sumner County, Kansas Electricity Overview
There was a 7.45% rise in electricity generated by wind turbines in Sumner County over the last 12 months from 562,979 megawatt hours to 604,914 megawatt hours.
On average, Sumner County residents are accountable for 118.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the Kansas average emissions per person is 4,577.27.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 99.01%, or 604,914 megawatt hours, of Sumner County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 19th in Kansas for total megawatt hours from sustainable sources.
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.62 cents, while residents of Sumner County enjoy an average rate that is 10.71% less at 14.84 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest provider in Sumner County by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
Sumner County is 240th in the nation out of 3221 counties in electricity generated from wind energy.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
322,497 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
610,949 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
604,914 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,035 MWh
Production per Capita
27.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,684,457 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
118.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wellington
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Wellington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.82¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 13.3% higher than November last year
- 20.11% higher than the Kansas average
- 4.6% higher than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 739 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 21,920th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 990 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,056 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.96¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 6.37% higher than November last year
- 19.42% higher than the Kansas average
- 2.86% higher than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 739 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 20,524th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 334 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 531 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$112.72 per month
- 12.52% lower than last month
- 12.18% higher than November last year
- 18.17% higher than the Kansas average
- 4.67% lower than the US average
- 640th in the state out of 739 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since November last year
- 13,389th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,366 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,964 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.57 per month
- 0.74% higher than last month
- 4.34% higher than November last year
- 12.59% higher than the Kansas average
- 2.58% lower than the US average
- 629th in the state out of 739 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 15,480th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 294 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 874 since November last year
Wellington, KS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Wellington is around 16.96 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Kansas and the national average rates of 14.25 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the United States, and Wellington is in on the action. They generate 3,360 megawatt hours by burning natural gas as the fuel source. This amount makes them as the 10th highest out of 741 in the state for natural gas generation. Wellington produces 87.08% of the electricity needed in the city and must power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.
Wellington's primary fuel is Wind, with 96.50% of electricity production using this fuel type. When taken together with Natural Gas (3.49%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.00%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the production. Approximately 939.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the city due to electricity use, ranking them as the 726th worst polluter in Kansas out of 741 cities. At 939.13 kilograms per person and 7,745 residents in the city, the city emits 7,273,563.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 145th worst rank in Kansas for total pollution. Wellington has 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 4th most out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wellington
Wellington residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wellington, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wellington, KS Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.12 | 114.87 | 3,364 | 31,285.15 | 5,670,089.61 |
| Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 210.83 | 61,582.03 | 9,207,653.95 |
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Conway Springs, KS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Conway Springs is around 15.07 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.62 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $199.26 per month, while the national average is $146.54. The city is faced with an average of 0.86 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 102.93 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Conway Springs is the 153rd highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 6,757,953.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,556.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Conway Springs as the 41st highest polluting city in the state. Within Conway Springs, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Conway Springs
Conway Springs residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Conway Springs, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 210.83 | 61,582.03 | 9,207,653.95 | |
| Wheatland Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.05 | 113.17 | 228,930.37 | 29,874,699.8 |
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Belle Plaine, KS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Belle Plaine is around 14.03 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Kansas and the national average rates of 14.25 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With an estimated 62 total residential customers, Evergy is the largest supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 1.02 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting around 96.09 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Belle Plaine is the 156th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 6,607,574.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,556.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Belle Plaine as the 336th highest polluting city in the state. Within Belle Plaine, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belle Plaine, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.97 | 125.94 | 9,635,391.69 | 1,345,811,755 | |
| Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 210.83 | 61,582.03 | 9,207,653.95 |
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Sumner County, Kansas Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Sumner County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Slate Creek Wind Project LLCEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Sumner County | KS | Wind | 512,049 | 28 | 1 | 1 | ||||
WPWPWild Plains Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Wellington | KS | Wind | 92,865 | 46 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Wellington 1City of Wellington, KS Utilities (100.00%) | Wellington | KS | Natural Gas | 3,364 | 23 | 2,714,077.04 | 21 | 806.8 | 16 | ||
Wellington 2City of Wellington, KS Utilities (100.00%) | Sumner County | KS | Natural Gas | 2,671 | 25 | 2,367,961.68 | 24 | 886.54 | 14 | ||
Oxford (KS)Oxford, Kansas Electric Utility (100.00%) | Oxford | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 26 | 3,481.9 | 30 | 26 |
Sumner County, Kansas Production Fuel Makeup
Sumner County's primary fuel is Wind, with 99.01% of electricity production using this fuel type. When taken together with Natural Gas (0.99%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.00%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the production. Approximately 118.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the county due to electricity use, ranking them as the 2821st worst in the United States. At 118.77 kilograms per person and 2,937,150 citizens in the county, the county emits 2,684,456.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 5 electricity plants in Sumner County, which is the 576th most power plants in a county in the country.
Providers In Each City in Sumner County:
- Argonia, Kansas:
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 97.15%
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 2.85%
- Belle Plaine, Kansas:
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 7.47%
- Evergy: 92.53%
- Caldwell, Kansas:
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Conway Springs, Kansas:
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 83.65%
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 16.35%
- Geuda Springs, Kansas:
- Evergy: 35.97%
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 64.03%
- Hunnewell, Kansas:
- Kay Electric Cooperative: 3.47%
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 96.53%
- Mayfield, Kansas:
- City of Wellington, KS Utilities: 6.17%
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 93.83%
- Milan, Kansas:
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Oxford, Kansas:
- Oxford, Kansas Electric Utility: 100.00%
- South Haven, Kansas:
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 92.58%
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 7.42%
- Wellington, Kansas:
- Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative: 13.02%
- City of Wellington, KS Utilities: 86.98%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sumner County, Kansas?
By total megawatt hours sold, Evergy is the largest electricity company in Sumner County, Kansas.
How many electric companies offer service in Sumner County, Kansas?
Sumner County, Kansas is home to 6 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Sumner County, Kansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergy | 5,640 |
| 2 | City of Wellington, KS Utilities | 4,725 |
| 3 | Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative | 3,379 |
| 4 | City of Mulvane Utilities | 1,146 |
| 5 | Wheatland Electric Cooperative | 1,042 |
| 6 | Oxford, Kansas Electric Utility | 650 |
How many power plants are located within Sumner County, Kansas?
Sumner County, Kansas has 5 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
