Platte County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Platte County, Nebraska Electricity Overview
As the 7th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, Platte County generates 8.7 megawatt hours per person each year.
At $158.09, the Platte County average monthly residential electric bill is 14.54% higher than the nationwide average bill.
Platte County ranks 8th out of 93 counties in Nebraska for total production of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 296,747 of the county's 498,200 megawatt hours coming from those fuels.
Platte County has experienced a 17.01% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in the last year.
Electricity production from the use of coal as a fuel totals 296,747 megawatt hours, giving Platte County the 164th position in the countrywide rankings.
Platte County is 704th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 201,453 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
585,009 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.14 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
498,200 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
201,453 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
296,747 MWh
Production per Capita
14.6 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
465,307,240 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,636.18 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbus
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Columbus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
9.74¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 1.27% higher than April last year
- 17.86% lower than the Nebraska average
- 42.43% lower than the US average
- 92nd in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since April last year
- 614th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 128 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 279 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.36¢ per kWh
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 1.89% higher than April last year
- 9.99% lower than the Nebraska average
- 35.74% lower than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 858th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$122.15 per month
- 1.69% lower than last month
- 5.08% lower than April last year
- 36.32% higher than the Nebraska average
- 8.34% higher than the US average
- 476th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 114 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since April last year
- 23,547th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,372 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,877 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127.53 per month
- 0.43% lower than last month
- 5.58% lower than April last year
- 15.69% higher than the Nebraska average
- 6.28% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 12,503rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 198 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,369 since April last year
Columbus, NE Electricity Overview
Columbus' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 10.36 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 208th out of 590 cities in Nebraska. Loup Power District is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
The residents of Columbus have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 9th worst ranked city out of 590 cities in the state, the city releases 198,778,349.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 43rd worst in Nebraska for emissions per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup Power District | BUNDLED | 10.18 | 127.56 | 242,530 | 24,684,000 |
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Humphrey, NE Electricity Overview
Humphrey's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 10.36 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 208th out of 590 cities in Nebraska. Selling an estimated 4,887.82 megawatt hours, Loup Power District is the largest provider in the city. Humphrey is the 157th largest city in the state, with a population of 768.
The residents of Humphrey have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 157th worst ranked city out of 590 cities in the state, the city releases 6,373,122.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 43rd worst in Nebraska for emissions per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Humphrey
Humphrey residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Humphrey, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup Power District | BUNDLED | 10.18 | 127.56 | 242,530 | 24,684,000 |
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Duncan, NE Electricity Overview
Duncan's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 10.36 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 208th out of 590 cities in Nebraska. Selling an estimated 4,552.61 megawatt hours, Loup Power District is the largest provider in the city. Duncan is the 176th largest city in the state, with a population of 632.
The residents of Duncan have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 176th worst ranked city out of 590 cities in the state, the city releases 5,244,548.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 43rd worst in Nebraska for emissions per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Duncan
Duncan residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Duncan, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup Power District | BUNDLED | 10.18 | 127.56 | 242,530 | 24,684,000 |
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Electricity Production in Platte County, Nebraska
Power Plants in Platte County, Nebraska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archer Daniels Midland ColumbusArcher Daniels Midland Co (100.00%) | Platte County | NE | Coal | 296,747 | 423,288,941.73 | 1,426.43 | ||
ColumbusLoup Power District (100.00%) | Platte County | NE | Conventional Hydroelectric | 123,821 | ||||
Monroe (NE)Loup Power District (100.00%) | Platte County | NE | Conventional Hydroelectric | 26,973 | ||||
Creston Ridge Wind FarmCreston Ridge, LLC (100.00%) | Platte County | NE | Wind | 26,078 | ||||
Creston Ridge II, LLCCreston Ridge II, LLC (100.00%) | Platte County | NE | Wind | 24,581 |
Platte County, Nebraska Details
In Platte County, Coal is 59.56% of the fuel sources used in electricity production. Conventional Hydroelectric and Wind are also important fuels in the county, with 150,794 (30.27%) and 50,659 (10.17%) megawatt hours produced from each type, respectively. Approximately 13,636.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are released in the county due to electricity use, ranking them as the 4th worst polluter in Nebraska out of 93 counties. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution for the county from electricity consumption is 465,307,239.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 7th highest in the state. Platte County has 5 power plants, which is 2nd most in Nebraska.
Providers In Each City in Platte County:
- Columbus, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Cornlea, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Creston, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Duncan, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Humphrey, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Lindsay, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Monroe, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Platte Center, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
- Tarnov, Nebraska:
- Loup Power District: 100.00%
* 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 Platte County, Nebraska?
The largest electricity supplier in Platte County, Nebraska by megawatt hours sold is Loup Power District.
How many electric companies offer service in Platte County, Nebraska?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Platte County, Nebraska.
How many power plants are in Platte County, Nebraska?
There are 5 electricity plants located in Platte County, Nebraska
What electricity companies offer service in Platte County, Nebraska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loup Power District | 9,742 |
| 2 | Cornhusker Power | 2,906 |
| 3 | Elkhorn Rural Public Power District | 42 |
