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 14th in the state out of 120 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.
When calculating by total customers, West Kentucky Rural Electric is the largest electricity provider in Marshall County.
Marshall County ranks 32nd out of 120 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents using 505,514.14 megawatt hours.
Marshall County generates 10.73 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 843rd highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the country.
Marshall County's average residential electricity rate is 13.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.63% lower than the US average rate of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Consumers in Marshall County face an average of 1.65 outages lasting 166.65 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
505,514 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.97 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
339,821 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
339,821 MWh
Production per Capita
10.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
257,040,324 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,118.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benton
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Benton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
13.36¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 5.21% higher than May last year
- 3.25% higher than the Kentucky average
- 18.93% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since May last year
- 8,603rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 513 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,934 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.14¢ per kWh
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 2.92% lower than May last year
- 4.58% higher than the Kentucky average
- 18.58% lower than the US average
- 403rd in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since May last year
- 8,607th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,146 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$134.92 per month
- 5.72% higher than last month
- 10.41% higher than May last year
- 12.14% higher than the Kentucky average
- 8.61% higher than the US average
- 437th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since May last year
- 22,085th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,379 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,738 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.68 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 1.12% higher than May last year
- 17.25% higher than the Kentucky average
- 14.59% higher than the US average
- 438th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since May last year
- 24,433rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 170 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,032 since May last year
Benton, KY Electricity Overview
On average, Benton's residential electricity rate is 13.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.31% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.60 cents and 18.73% less than the US average of 16.17 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.68 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 198.93 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $156.68 per month.
Benton has zero electricity generation plants. Around 12,524.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 108th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 59,292,820.76 kilograms, which is the 90th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton
Benton residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Electric Company | BUNDLED | 13.25 | 150.19 | 24,171.11 | 3,201,522.08 | |
| West Kentucky Rural Electric | BUNDLED | 12.93 | 165.46 | 454,692.9 | 58,783,366.17 |
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Calvert City, KY Electricity Overview
On average, Calvert City's residential electricity rate is 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.79% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.60 cents and 11.34% less than the US average of 16.17 cents. There is 742.93% more electricity generated than used in Calvert City, leading to potential exportation of the surplus. Jackson Purchase Energy has an estimated 435 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.
Calvert City's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.96% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 15,073,326.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 548th worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 5,969.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Calvert City has the 2nd highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calvert City
Calvert City residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Calvert City, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Energy | BUNDLED | 14.80 | 187.14 | 371,710.54 | 55,028,040.73 | |
| West Kentucky Rural Electric | BUNDLED | 12.93 | 165.46 | 454,692.9 | 58,783,366.17 |
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Hardin, KY Electricity Overview
On average, Hardin's residential electricity rate is 12.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.85% higher than the average Kentucky price of 12.60 cents and 19.87% less than the US average of 16.17 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.68 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 198.93 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $165.52 per month.
Hardin has zero electricity generation plants. Around 12,524.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 108th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 7,677,756.47 kilograms, which is the 331st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin
Hardin residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hardin, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Rural Electric | BUNDLED | 12.93 | 165.46 | 454,692.9 | 58,783,366.17 |
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Electricity Production in Marshall County, Kentucky
Power Plants in Marshall County, Kentucky
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calvert CityDTE Energy (100.00%) | Calvert City | KY | Natural Gas | 215,446.14 | 46,824,123.5 | 217.34 | ||
Marshall Energy FacilityTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Calvert City | KY | Natural Gas | 124,233 | 80,898,934.23 | 651.19 |
Marshall County, Kentucky Details
Marshall County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.96% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 257,040,323.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 53rd worst out of 120 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 599th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 8,118.26 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.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Marshall County, Kentucky?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Kentucky Rural Electric | 8,480 |
| 2 | Benton Electric Company | 2,481 |
| 3 | Jackson Purchase Energy | 1,829 |
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
