Howell County, MO: 3 Electric Providers

Howell County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Howell County, Missouri Electricity Overview

Howell County is 625th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 14,339 megawatt hours generated from solar.

On average, Howell County citizens are accountable for 8,327.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 8,044.12.

Howell County is the 28th largest county in the state.

Howell County is home to over 39,753 residents and produces 14,339 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.36 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Howell County 2nd out of 115 counties in the state for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

Within the last 12 months, Howell County has had a 100.00% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 0 megawatt hours each year to 14,339 megawatt hours each year.

Howell County produces 21.89% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, resulting in a ranking of 27th out of 115 counties in Missouri for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    499,008 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.55 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,358 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    14,339 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4,019 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.46 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    331,041,217 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,327.45 kg

West Plains, MO Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call West Plains home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.42% lower than the average state rate of 12.76 cents. The city has experienced a 62.98% increase in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel type usage in their power plants. With annual production of 18,358 megawatt hours, the city is the 15th largest generator of electricity in the state.

West Plains' primary fuel is Solar, with 78.11% of electricity production using this fuel source. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 13.88% and 8.01% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 7,827.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 94,306,650.89 kilograms, which is the 79th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. West Plains is home to 2 power plants, which is the 10th highest number of power plants within a city in Missouri.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Plains

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.112/kWh$0.103/kWh$118.51/mo.$103.91/mo.
27th10.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Plains
7th$118.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Plains Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Plains, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Howell-Oregon Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.23133.74323,86736,376,100
West Plains City UtilitiesBUNDLED10.09103.224,01965,372.426,595,702.24

Mountain View, MO Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Mountain View home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.95% lower than the average state rate of 12.76 cents. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Mountain View is the 232nd highest ranked city in the state out of 1086 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 21,985,852.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 8,544.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 410th worst in the state in this category. All of the 32,298.14 megawatt hours of electricity used in Mountain View 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 Mountain View

Mountain View residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.114/kWh$0.103/kWh$133.74/mo.$109.01/mo.
53rd11.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mountain View
346th$133.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mountain View Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mountain View, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Howell-Oregon Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.23133.74323,86736,376,100

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Willow Springs, MO Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Willow Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.45% lower than the average state rate of 12.76 cents. Selling an estimated 30,908.3 megawatt hours per year, Willow Springs, Missouri Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $124.68 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Willow Springs have a 5.87% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.

Willow Springs is the 251st highest ranked city in the state out of 1086 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 19,336,954.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 8,544.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 410th worst in the state in this category. All of the 28,406.8 megawatt hours of electricity used in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs

Willow Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.118/kWh$0.103/kWh$129.76/mo.$109.01/mo.
177th11.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Willow Springs
201st$124.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Willow Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Willow Springs, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Howell-Oregon Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.23133.74323,86736,376,100
Willow Springs, Missouri Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.47114.169,532.261,189,083.33

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Electricity Production in Howell County, Missouri

Power Plants in Howell County, Missouri

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
West Plains Solar IEvergy, Inc. (100.00%)
West Plains MO Solar 14,339
City of West Plains Power StationWest Plains City Utilities (100.00%)
West Plains MO Natural Gas 4,0193,855,096.38959.22

Howell County, Missouri Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Howell County's primary fuel is Solar, with 78.11% of electricity production using this fuel source. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 13.88% and 8.01% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 8,327.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 531st highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 331,041,216.87 kilograms, which is the 841st highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Howell County has 2 power plants within its borders. This is the 1111th most plants within a single county.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
78.11%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
13.88%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
8.01%

Howell County, Missouri Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Howell County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

In Howell County one company reports energy loss, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 5.53%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.23%, resulting in a rank of 2236th best in the United States and a state rank of 104th best out of 3230 and 115 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Howell County:

  • Brandsville, Missouri:
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Mountain View, Missouri:
    • Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • West Plains, Missouri:
    • Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative: 33.38%
    • West Plains City Utilities: 33.24%
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 33.38%
  • Willow Springs, Missouri:
    • Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative: 34.94%
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 34.94%
    • Willow Springs, Missouri Electric Utility: 30.11%

* 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 Howell County, Missouri?

By total revenue, West Plains City Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Howell County, Missouri.

How many electric companies offer service in Howell County, Missouri?

There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Howell County, Missouri.

How many power plants are in Howell County, Missouri?

There are 2 electricity plants in Howell County, Missouri

Which electricity companies offer service in Howell County, Missouri?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative8,556
2West Plains City Utilities6,627
3Willow Springs, Missouri Electric Utility1,144

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-04