Richardson County, NE: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Richardson County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Richardson County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Richardson County has accomplished a reduction of 65.01% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the course of the previous 12 months.

Electricity from wind power produced in Richardson County totals 230,780 megawatt hours, ranking Richardson County 357th in the country out of 3230 counties for wind power generation.

In Richardson County, 162 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Richardson County is 1102nd in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

Richardson County is ranked as the 2529th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States with over 100,000 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.

Omaha Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in Richardson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Richardson County generates 230,780 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Richardson County 13th out of 93 counties in Nebraska for total sustainable electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    135,397 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.15 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    230,942 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    230,780 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    162 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    29.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    62,143 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7.87 kg

Recent Energy News in Falls City

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Falls City, NE Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Falls City are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.35% higher than the state's average price of 11.34 cents and 26.81% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Falls City is in on the action. They produce 98.41 megawatt hours using natural gas. With annual production of 162 megawatt hours, the city is the 15th largest generator of electricity in Nebraska.

Electricity consumption in Falls City results in the release of 34,266,123.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 39th highest in the state out of 590 cities. Averaging 8,296.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 16th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Falls City, with 60.74% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Falls City is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Falls City

Falls City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.092/kWh$107.60/mo.$84.58/mo.
435th11.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Falls City
118th$107.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Falls City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Falls City, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Falls City UtilitiesBUNDLED11.72107.616223,054.832,701,115.8

Humboldt, NE Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Humboldt are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 261st out of 590 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $101.48. This is 26.47% lower than the nationwide average bill of $138.02. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Nebraska Public Power District.

Electricity consumption in Humboldt results in the release of 7,568,929.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 130th highest in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,290.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 31st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Humboldt

Humboldt 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.
261st10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Humboldt
36th$101.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Humboldt Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Humboldt, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.43101.48852,446.0488,919,924

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Verdon, NE Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Verdon are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 261st out of 590 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $101.48. This is 26.47% lower than the nationwide average bill of $138.02. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Nebraska Public Power District.

Electricity consumption in Verdon results in the release of 2,031,092.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 320th highest in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,290.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 31st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Verdon

Verdon 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.
261st10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Verdon
36th$101.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Verdon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Verdon, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.43101.48852,446.0488,919,924

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Electricity Production in Richardson County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Richardson County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Flat Water Wind Farm LLCFlat Water Wind Farm LLC (100.00%)
Richardson County NE Wind 230,780
Falls City NE Natural Gas 162105,994.33654.29

Richardson County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Richardson County's power plants primarily use Wind, which accounts for 99.93% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Natural Gas is used to make 98.41 megawatt hours (0.04%) of electricity generation and Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 63.6 megawatt hours (0.03%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 62,142.67 kilograms, which is the 2899th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 7.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2885th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Richardson County has 2 power producing plants, which is 18th most in Nebraska.

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99.93%
NATURAL GAS
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0.04%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Richardson County, Nebraska Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Richardson County include Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, and Falls City Utilities Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Nebraska has restricted laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Richardson County is about 3.77% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Richardson County ranks 767th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Richardson County:

  • Barada, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Dawson, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Falls City, Nebraska:
    • Falls City Utilities: 100.00%
  • Humboldt, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Preston, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Rulo, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Salem, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Shubert, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Stella, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Verdon, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Richardson County, Nebraska?

The largest electricity provider in Richardson County, Nebraska by total customer count is Omaha Public Power District.

How many power plants are located within Richardson County, Nebraska?

There are 2 power plants located in Richardson County, Nebraska

Which electricity companies offer service in Richardson County, Nebraska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Omaha Public Power District44,207
2Falls City Utilities2,627
3Nebraska Public Power District1,879

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

Richardson County, Nebraska is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29