Washington County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washington County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Washington County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, giving it a ranking of 18th out of 105 counties in Kansas for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

Washington County is the 2853rd largest county in the nation, with 5,530 citizens living within its borders.

There has been a 435.83% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels over the previous year in Washington County.

Residents of Washington County consume enough electricity to release 7,165.92 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, compared to the state average of 5,086.53.

Washington County is home to 5,530 people and its power generation plants produce 11,290 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 2.04 megawatt hours per capita.

At $141.07, the average monthly residential electric bill in Washington County is 14.98% higher than the Kansas average bill and 8.64% higher than the national average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    78,704 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.23 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    11,290 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,290 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    39,627,563 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,165.92 kg

Washington, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.67% higher than the average state rate of 13.49 cents. Selling an estimated 6,793.98 megawatt hours per year, City of Washington Utilities is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $107.34 per month, while the national average is $129.86. Customers in Washington have a 12.51% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.

Washington is the 185th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,447,674.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,086.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 70th worst in the state in this category. All of the 15,242.62 megawatt hours of electricity used in Washington must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.138/kWh$178.38/mo.$107.34/mo.
593rd13.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Washington
155th$107.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Washington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Washington, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bluestem Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.77172.5369,758.1311,699,587.32
City of Washington UtilitiesBUNDLED12.7983.864,350.37556,527.44

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Hanover, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Hanover home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.78% lower than the average state rate of 13.49 cents. Selling an estimated 508.37 megawatt hours per year, Evergy is the largest provider in the city. With a population of 690 residents, the city is the 245th most populated city in the state.

Hanover is the 244th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 3,509,706.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,086.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 70th worst in the state in this category. All of the 9,820.17 megawatt hours of electricity used in Hanover must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hanover

Hanover 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.
473rd13.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hanover
576th$123.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hanover Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hanover, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.15121.969,704,0891,275,834,260
Nemaha-Marshall Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.19134.1938,002.385,392,857.14

Clifton, KS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Clifton home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.88% higher than the average state rate of 13.49 cents. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 2 residential customers, more than all other providers in the city. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Clifton average is 6.60% more at $138.42 per month.

Clifton is the 294th highest ranked city in the state out of 741 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,309,285.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 5,086.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 70th worst in the state in this category. All of the 6,461.39 megawatt hours of electricity used in Clifton must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clifton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.145/kWh$144.60/mo.$133.71/mo.
660th14.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clifton
674th$138.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clifton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clifton, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bluestem Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.77172.5369,758.1311,699,587.32
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.51102.88132,71816,599,800

Electricity Production in Washington County, Kansas

Power Plants in Washington County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Washington County KS Natural Gas 11,18215,455,979.531,382.22
Greenleaf KS Distillate Fuel Oil 10878,086.58723.02

Washington County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 39,627,563.01 kilograms, which is the 2369th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 737th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 7,165.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is 980th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Washington County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, making up 99.18%, or 11,197.55 megawatt hours of production in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.18%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.82%

Washington County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 6 providers in Washington County, 83.33% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has nonexistent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Washington County is about 3.71% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Washington County a rank of 778th best in the United States out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Barnes, Kansas:
    • Evergy: 83.45%
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 16.55%
  • Clifton, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 48.97%
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 51.03%
  • Greenleaf, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Haddam, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Hanover, Kansas:
    • Evergy: 90.62%
    • Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative: 9.38%
  • Hollenberg, Kansas:
    • Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Linn, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Mahaska, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Morrowville, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Palmer, Kansas:
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Washington, Kansas:
    • City of Washington Utilities: 73.52%
    • Bluestem Electric Cooperative: 26.48%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Kansas?

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

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

There are 6 electricity suppliers operating in Washington County, Kansas.

How many power plants are in Washington County, Kansas?

There are 2 electricity plants in Washington County, Kansas

Which electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Kansas?

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-10-24