Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Thomas County is the 10 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 105 counties in the state, with a population of 7,902 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,781,889.
Thomas County is 112th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 1,781,625 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.
As the 11th highest generator of solar powered electricity in the state, Thomas County generates 611 megawatt hours from solar.
Thomas County produces 1,781,014 megawatts from wind energy. That is sufficient to rank them 4th in the state out of 105 counties for electricity production from wind .
Thomas County is the 1006th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.03 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
At an average residential rate of 12.06 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Thomas County enjoy a 24.67% discount from the national average rate.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
111,432 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,781,889 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,781,625 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
264 MWh
Production per Capita
225.5 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
24,117 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3.05 kg
Colby, KS Electricity Overview
Colby averages a residential electricity price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 13th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $79.19 per month. Colby, Kansas Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Colby has byproducts of 26,944,600.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 62nd highest of any city in the state. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Colby is the 341st highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colby
Colby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Colby, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.84 | 79.19 | 19,112.1 | 2,262,643.44 |
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Brewster, KS Electricity Overview
Brewster averages a residential electricity price of 12.07 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 18th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $107.29 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 1,938,781.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Brewster from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 341st worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brewster
Brewster residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brewster, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 12.20 | 109.55 | 320,942.27 | 39,157,568 |
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Rexford, KS Electricity Overview
Rexford averages a residential electricity price of 12.07 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 18th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $107.29 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 947,077.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Rexford from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 48th worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rexford
Rexford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rexford, Kansas
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 12.20 | 109.55 | 320,942.27 | 39,157,568 |
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Electricity Production in Thomas County, Kansas
Power Plants in Thomas 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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Solomon Forks Wind Project, LLCSolomon Forks Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 1,040,667 | ||||
East Fork Wind Project, LLCEast Fork Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 738,800 | ||||
Midwest Energy Community Solar ArrayMidwest Energy (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Solar | 674 | ||||
Thomas County | KS | Natural Gas | 264 | 271,826.38 | 1,029.65 | |||
Colby City ofColby, Kansas Electric Utility (100.00%) | Colby | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 113,823.57 |
Thomas County, Kansas Details
Thomas County's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 24,116.96 kilograms, which is the 2918th highest of any county in the nation. The county also ranks 2904th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 3.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Power plants in the county mainly use Wind, which accounts for 99.95% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Solar and Natural Gas have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Solar makes up 0.03% of electricity production and Natural Gas makes up 0.01% of total generation in the county. Thomas County has 5 power plants within its borders. This is the 552nd highest number of plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Thomas County:
- Brewster, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Colby, Kansas:
- Colby, Kansas Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Gem, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Menlo, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Rexford, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Thomas County, Kansas?
The largest electricity provider in Thomas County, Kansas by total customer count is Midwest Energy.
How many power plants are in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 5 power plants located in Thomas County, Kansas
Which electricity companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Midwest Energy | 5,698 |
2 | Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | 3,116 |
How many electric companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Thomas County, Kansas.