Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Overview
Dawson County produces 9,480 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks Dawson County 27th out of 93 counties in Nebraska for total sustainable electricity generation.
With a population of 24,111 citizens, Dawson County is the 13th most populated county in the state and the 1688th largest in the United States.
Solar power generation in Dawson County has grown from 6,965 megawatt hours to 9,480 megawatt hours per year within the last year.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Dawson County is Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility.
Dawson County is ranked as the 13th largest consuming county out of 93 counties in the state with 402,449.99 megawatt hours being used by consumers for their electricity needs.
Dawson County is ranked 644th out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the country when considering pollution per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
402,450 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,480 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,480 MWh
Production per Capita
0.39 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
200,094,206 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,298.88 kg
Lexington, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 9.95 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lexington, which is 8.90% below the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 31.21% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility has an estimated 2,240 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. With annual production of 8,024 megawatt hours, the city is the 4th highest producer of electricity in Nebraska.
Lexington citizens average 8,104.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 589th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. With total emissions of 83,862,765.04 kilograms, the city ranks 17th highest in Nebraska for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has 2 power producing plants, which is the 3rd highest out of any city in the state. Lexington has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington
Lexington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.32 | 149.39 | 251,863 | 28,519,079 | |
| Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.93 | 124.5 | 53,978 | 5,362,000 |
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Cozad, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.18 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Cozad, which is 6.82% below the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 29.63% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $107.41 per month. There is 4471.83% more electricity used in Cozad than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from nearby municipalities.
Cozad citizens average 8,313.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 587th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. With total emissions of 33,152,951.25 kilograms, the city ranks 41st highest in Nebraska for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Cozad's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cozad
Cozad residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cozad, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 10.16 | 106.65 | 21,613.48 | 2,194,852.56 | |
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.32 | 149.39 | 251,863 | 28,519,079 |
Gothenburg, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 9.17 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gothenburg, which is 16.01% below the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 36.57% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. Selling an estimated 29,864.92 megawatt hours, Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Gothenburg average is 19.76% lower at $104.19 per month.
Gothenburg citizens average 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 30th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 29,559,793.93 kilograms, which is the 46th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Gothenburg have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gothenburg
Gothenburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gothenburg, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.32 | 149.39 | 251,863 | 28,519,079 | |
| Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.01 | 100.88 | 20,103.81 | 1,812,222.04 |
Electricity Production in Dawson County, Nebraska
Power Plants in Dawson County, Nebraska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of LexingtonIGS Solar (100.00%) | Lexington | NE | Solar | 6,709 | ||||
Monroe 009452 SCS Cozad, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Cozad | NE | Solar | 1,456 | ||||
Airport 009239 SCS Lexington, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Lexington | NE | Solar | 1,315 |
Dawson County, Nebraska Details
Dawson County citizens average 8,298.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 68th highest in Nebraska out of 93 in this category. With total emissions of 200,094,205.55 kilograms, the county ranks 14th highest in Nebraska for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 3 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 740th most power plants within a single county in the United States. For electricity production purposes, Dawson County's main fuel type is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Dawson County:
- Cozad, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 1.77%
- Cozad Board of Public Works: 98.23%
- Eddyville, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- Farnam, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- Gothenburg, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 6.83%
- Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility: 93.17%
- Lexington, Nebraska:
- Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility: 98.96%
- Dawson Public Power: 1.04%
- Overton, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- Sumner, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Dawson County, Nebraska?
There are 3 active power plants located in Dawson County, Nebraska
What electricity companies offer service in Dawson County, Nebraska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson Public Power | 6,704 |
| 2 | Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | 4,401 |
| 3 | Cozad Board of Public Works | 2,078 |
| 4 | Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | 1,884 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Dawson County, Nebraska?
By total revenue, Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity company in Dawson County, Nebraska.
How many electric companies offer service in Dawson County, Nebraska?
Dawson County, Nebraska is home to 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.
