Electric Rates & Providers in Polk County, NE

Polk County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Polk County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Polk County experienced a 8.58% drop over the previous year.

Polk County ranks 54th out of 93 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming over 0 megawatt hours.

With 5,223 residents within its borders and 12,938 megawatt hours produced a year, Polk County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 2.48 megawatt hours. This is the 1324th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Polk County totals $182.61. For comparison, the state average bill is $112.52

Polk County produces 12,938 megawatts from wind energy. That is enough to rank them 17th out of 93 counties in the state for electricity generation from wind .

Polk County is 23rd in Nebraska rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 12,938 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    89,596 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.15 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,938 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    12,938 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.48 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    37,046,950 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,093.04 kg

Stromsburg, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.28 cents per kilowatt hour for Stromsburg, which is 17.14% more than the average Nebraska rate of 11.34 cents. Stromsburg, Nebraska Electric Utility has an estimated 168 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $112.52, while the Stromsburg average is 33.37% more at $150.07 per month. This is the 413th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Nebraska.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Stromsburg averages 8,290.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 8,373,076.06 kilograms, which is the 120th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Nebraska. All of the electricity sold in Stromsburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stromsburg

Stromsburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.109/kWh$150.07/mo.$120.55/mo.
549th13.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stromsburg
413th$150.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stromsburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stromsburg, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Polk County Rural Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.35183.4668,958.226,446,097.92
Stromsburg, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED17.27116.164,382.35756,920.12

Osceola, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.35 cents per kilowatt hour for Osceola, which is 17.54% less than the average Nebraska rate of 11.34 cents. Osceola has 834 citizens, which is the 145th most populated city in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $112.52, while the Osceola average is 63.05% more at $183.46 per month. This ranks the city 531st in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Osceola averages 8,290.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 6,914,005.38 kilograms, which is the 145th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Nebraska. All of the electricity sold in Osceola has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Osceola

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.093/kWh$183.46/mo.$137.16/mo.
160th9.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Osceola
531st$183.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Osceola Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Osceola, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Polk County Rural Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.35183.4668,958.226,446,097.92

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Shelby, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.35 cents per kilowatt hour for Shelby, which is 17.54% less than the average Nebraska rate of 11.34 cents. Shelby has 731 citizens, which is the 161st most populated city in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $112.52, while the Shelby average is 63.05% more at $183.46 per month. This ranks the city 531st in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Shelby averages 8,290.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 6,060,117.42 kilograms, which is the 161st highest total amount of pollution for a city in Nebraska. All of the electricity sold in Shelby has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.093/kWh$183.46/mo.$137.16/mo.
160th9.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
531st$183.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shelby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Polk County Rural Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.35183.4668,958.226,446,097.92

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Electricity Production in Polk County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Polk County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Polk County Renewables, LLCPolk County Renewables, LLC (100.00%)
Polk County NE Wind 12,938

Polk County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Polk County averages 7,093.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 758th worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 37,046,950.24 kilograms, the county ranks 45th highest in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county is home to one power generation plant. Polk County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source.

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Polk County, Nebraska Net Metering

Approximately 66.67% of the electricity companies in Polk County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has highly restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Providers In Each City in Polk County:

  • Osceola, Nebraska:
    • Polk County Rural Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Polk, Nebraska:
    • Polk County Rural Public Power District: 50.00%
    • Polk, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Shelby, Nebraska:
    • Polk County Rural Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Stromsburg, Nebraska:
    • Polk County Rural Public Power District: 50.38%
    • Stromsburg, Nebraska Electric Utility: 49.62%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Nebraska by megawatt hours sold is Polk County Rural Public Power District.

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Polk County, Nebraska.

How many power plants are within Polk County, Nebraska?

There is one power plant in Polk County, Nebraska

Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Nebraska?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-23