Marshall County, KY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Marshall County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Marshall County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Marshall County, ranking it 12th in the state out of 120 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

With a population of 31,662 residents, Marshall County is the 32nd largest county in the state.

Natural gas accounts for 99.87% of the electricity production in Marshall County, giving it a rank of 6th in the state out of 120 counties for natural gas generation.

Marshall County is ranked as the 1257th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with 490,774.81 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers living there.

Marshall County has accomplished a 25.68% drop in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation throughout the past 12 months, which is an admirable effort.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Marshall County is West Kentucky Rural Electric.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    490,775 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.5 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    432,120 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    432,120 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.65 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    229,272,533 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,241.25 kg

Benton, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Benton's residential electricity rate is 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.02% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.49 cents and 15.74% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Benton Electric Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Kentucky average monthly residential power bill is $129.99, while the Benton average is 17.44% higher at $152.66 per month. This is the 438th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Kentucky.

Benton has zero electricity generation plants. Around 12,084.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 79th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 57,207,708.86 kilograms, which is the 89th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.120/kWh$152.66/mo.$130.55/mo.
431st13.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton
438th$152.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Benton Electric CompanyBUNDLED13.63146.423,8943,257,000
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.30161.28449,48059,802,000

Calvert City, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Calvert City's residential electricity rate is 14.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.85% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.49 cents and 8.07% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. There is 1004.08% more electricity generated than used in Calvert City, leading to potential exportation of the surplus. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $176.8 per month, while the state average is $129.99.

Calvert City's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.87% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 16,624,229.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 548th worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 6,583.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Calvert City has the 2nd highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calvert City

Calvert City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.119/kWh$176.80/mo.$135.58/mo.
536th14.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Calvert City
544th$176.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Calvert City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Calvert City, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Jackson Purchase EnergyBUNDLED15.24182.42367,44955,981,600
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.30161.28449,48059,802,000

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Hardin, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Hardin's residential electricity rate is 13.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.50% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.49 cents and 16.92% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. West Kentucky Rural Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. The Kentucky average monthly residential electricity bill is $129.99, while the Hardin average is 24.07% more at $161.28 per month. This ranks the city 505th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Hardin has zero electricity generation plants. Around 12,084.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 79th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 7,407,757.82 kilograms, which is the 331st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.119/kWh$161.28/mo.$137.19/mo.
418th13.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hardin
505th$161.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hardin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hardin, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.30161.28449,48059,802,000

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Electricity Production in Marshall County, Kentucky

Power Plants in Marshall County, Kentucky

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Calvert City KY Natural Gas 206,025.444,776,644.22217.34
Marshall Energy FacilityTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%)
Calvert City KY Natural Gas 137,20789,481,620.67652.17

Marshall County, Kentucky Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Marshall County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.87% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 229,272,532.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 62nd worst out of 120 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 724th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 7,241.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Marshall County has the 3rd most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
99.87%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.13%

Marshall County, Kentucky Net Metering

Of the 3 electric suppliers in Marshall County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Residents of Kentucky have highly restricted net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 4.92%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Kentucky average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 1807th best in the United States and a state rank of 106th best out of 3230 and 120 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Marshall County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1West Kentucky Rural Electric8,698
2Benton Electric Company2,536
3Jackson Purchase Energy1,839

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Marshall County, Kentucky?

The largest electricity provider in Marshall County, Kentucky by total customer count is West Kentucky Rural Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Marshall County, Kentucky?

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Marshall County, Kentucky.

How many power plants are located in Marshall County, Kentucky?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Marshall County, Kentucky

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-12