Cherry County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cherry County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Cherry County is the 71st worst polluting county in the state when considering pollution per person.

Cherry County ranks 22nd out of 93 counties in the state in electricity generated from wind power.

Over 100.00% of Cherry County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, ranking Cherry County at 31st in the state for sustainable electricity generation.

Citizens in Cherry County, on average, pay $194.55 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average bill of $129.86.

Cherry County is home to 5,455 people and its power generating plants produce 5,996 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 1.1 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Cherry County is ranked as the 51st largest consuming county out of 93 counties in Nebraska with over 0 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    91,052 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,996 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,996 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    43,309,402 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,939.4 kg

Valentine, NE Electricity Overview

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Valentine has an average residential electricity rate of 9.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.63% less than the average state rate of 10.92 cents and 37.04% lower than the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. With an estimated 300 residential customers, Valentine, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city. The Nebraska average monthly residential electric bill is $109.31, while the Valentine average is 1.33% below at $107.85 per month. This is the 199th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Nebraska.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Valentine averages 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 233rd highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 22,378,072.86 kilograms, which is the 52nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Nebraska. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valentine

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.092/kWh$0.090/kWh$113.36/mo.$106.90/mo.
91st9.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valentine
199th$107.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valentine Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valentine, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Valentine, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.10107.8523,568.952,145,833.96

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Cody, NE Electricity Overview

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Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Cody averages 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 233rd highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 1,427,845.14 kilograms, which is the 364th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Nebraska. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Merriman, NE Electricity Overview

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Merriman has an average residential electricity rate of 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.97% less than the average state rate of 10.92 cents and 26.72% lower than the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. Nebraska Public Power District sells an estimated 6,684.44 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Merriman average is 10.65% more at $143.68 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Merriman averages 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 233rd highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 739,419.8 kilograms, which is the 455th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in Nebraska. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merriman

Merriman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.30/mo.$66.89/mo.
301st10.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Merriman
421st$143.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Merriman Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Merriman, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
LaCreek ElectricBUNDLED10.78182.883,461.47373,066.16
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.40100.79844,38087,793,812

Electricity Production in Cherry County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Cherry County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Valentine Wind, LLCValentine Wind, LLC (100.00%)
Cherry County NE Wind 5,996

Cherry County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Cherry County averages 7,939.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 71st worst in the state out of 93 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 43,309,401.54 kilograms, the county ranks 42nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has one power producing plant. Cherry County's top fuel consumed for electricity generation is Wind. They generate 5,996 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel source.

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Cherry County, Nebraska Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Cherry County supplying electricity. Of those 6, 66.67% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Residents of Nebraska have restricted net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Providers In Each City in Cherry County:

  • Crookston, Nebraska:
    • KBR Rural Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Merriman, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 47.75%
    • LaCreek Electric: 52.25%
  • Valentine, Nebraska:
    • Valentine, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Wood Lake, Nebraska:
    • KBR Rural Public Power District: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Cherry County, Nebraska?

There is one power plant in Cherry County, Nebraska

What electricity companies offer service in Cherry County, Nebraska?

How many electric companies offer service in Cherry County, Nebraska?

There are 6 electricity companies operating in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cherry County, Nebraska?

By total revenue, KBR Rural Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-09-09