Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Dawson County's average is 29.65% lower than at 11.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
Dawson County is the 71st worst polluting county in Nebraska when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 8,028.39 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Dawson County is the 1699th most populated county in the United States, with 24,031 citizens residing within the county's borders.
The largest supplier in Dawson County by number of customers is Dawson Public Power.
With total generation of 13,402 megawatt hours, Dawson County is ranked 28th largest generator of electricity out of 93 counties in Nebraska for total generation.
Dawson County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.56 megawatt hours per citizen a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
411,990 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.14 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
13,402 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
13,402 MWh
Production per Capita
0.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
192,930,295 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,028.39 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lexington
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Lexington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.74¢ per kWh
- 2.06% higher than last month
- 4.88% higher than April last year
- 9.39% lower than the Nebraska average
- 36.49% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 1,593rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 103 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 533 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.49¢ per kWh
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 4.52% higher than April last year
- 8.89% lower than the Nebraska average
- 34.96% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 972nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 193 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$98.82 per month
- 10.88% lower than last month
- 1.21% lower than April last year
- 10.29% higher than the Nebraska average
- 12.35% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 10,780th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,414 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,551 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$122.28 per month
- 0.08% lower than last month
- 1.25% lower than April last year
- 10.93% higher than the Nebraska average
- 10.14% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 10,811th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 187 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since April last year
Lexington, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lexington, which is 8.89% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 34.96% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 1,971 total residential customers, Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city. Power facilities in the city have permitted a 6.39% drop in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable fuels.
Lexington citizens average 7,885.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 575th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. With total emissions of 81,418,886.09 kilograms, the city ranks 17th highest in Nebraska for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has 2 power producing plants, which is the 3rd highest out of any city in the state. Lexington has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington
Lexington residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 | |
| Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.42 | 122 | 44,744.26 | 4,664,336.8 |
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Cozad, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.16 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Cozad, which is 11.70% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 36.97% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Cozad Board of Public Works has an estimated 907 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. With annual production of 4,598 megawatt hours, the city is the 9th highest producer of electricity in Nebraska.
Cozad citizens average 7,736.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 576th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. With total emissions of 30,635,822.85 kilograms, the city ranks 41st highest in Nebraska for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Cozad's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cozad
Cozad residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cozad, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 10.09 | 109.85 | 19,871.74 | 2,004,736.46 | |
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 |
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Gothenburg, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 9.78 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gothenburg, which is 15.00% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 39.32% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 26,355.17 megawatt hours, Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Gothenburg average is 25.30% lower at $103.1 per month.
Gothenburg citizens average 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 43rd highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 28,845,017.25 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Gothenburg have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gothenburg
Gothenburg residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gothenburg, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 | |
| Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.60 | 99.9 | 16,460.87 | 1,580,976.5 |
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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 | 6,617 | ||||
Monroe 009452 SCS Cozad, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Cozad | NE | Solar | 4,598 | ||||
Airport 009239 SCS Lexington, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Lexington | NE | Solar | 2,187 |
Dawson County, Nebraska Details
Dawson County citizens average 8,028.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 71st highest in Nebraska out of 93 in this category. With total emissions of 192,930,295.28 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 786th 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:
- Cozad Board of Public Works: 98.23%
- Dawson Public Power: 1.77%
- 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:
- Dawson Public Power: 1.04%
- Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility: 98.96%
- 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 | 6,763 |
| 2 | Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | 3,873 |
| 3 | Cozad Board of Public Works | 1,828 |
| 4 | Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | 1,642 |
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.
