FreeState Electric
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About FreeState Electric
FreeState Electric is an electric cooperative with headquarters in McLouth, Kansas and supplying power to customers in 8 counties in Kansas including counties such as Shawnee County, Douglas County, Leavenworth County, Jefferson County, and Atchison County. A total of 20,547 customers (0.05% industrial customers, 7.59% commercial customers and 92.36% residential accounts) are provided electricity by the company. Customers of FreeState Electric purchase residential electricity for, on average, 16.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.01% more than the US average rate of 16.13 cents. This ranks the provider 2411th best for average electricity price out of 2885 companies in the country. They sold 282,190 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2023. Electricity generation and wholesale power purchases made up 0.10% and 99.90%, respectively, of all electricity sourced by the company. Electricity plants owned by the company generated 312 megawatt hours and an additional 297,542 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. The total revenue for the company for 2023 from electricity sales was $44,960,000, with $42,462,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $124.27, while the FreeState Electric average is 39.82% more at $180.51 per month. FreeState Electric is the 136th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their customers.
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All companies who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat depletion or alternative factors. FreeState Electric is no different, as they average a yearly loss of roughly 5.26% of the total electricity they transmit. The Kansas average for energy loss is 2.44% and the nationwide average is 2.43%. This gives FreeState Electric a ranking of 13th best out of 140 electricity companies in the state and 1096th best out of 3530 companies in the United States.
FreeState Electric Rate & Electric Bills
FreeState Electric residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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FreeState Electric Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:507 North Union
McLouth, Kansas 66054
United States of America - CEO:Steve Foss
FreeState Electric Contact
- Website:www.freestate.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 794-1989
- Contact Page:freestate.coop
- Social Media:
FreeState Electric Service
- Outage Map:smarthub.freestate.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 794-1989
- States Served:
- Kansas
- Counties Served:
- Shawnee County
- Douglas County
- Leavenworth County
- Jefferson County
- Atchison County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
FreeState Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
15,664MWh
1096 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in FreeState Electric.
Customers Out:
0
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FreeState Electric Coverage Map
FreeState Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 20,557 | 49,012,539.94 | 11 | 100% |
FreeState Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison County | 16,382 | 4 | 14.98 | $134.82/mo |
| Douglas County | 119,964 | 4 | 14.83 | $139.91/mo |
| Jackson County | 13,287 | 5 | 15.36 | $145.52/mo |
| Jefferson County | 18,391 | 3 | 15.80 | $158.68/mo |
| Leavenworth County | 82,892 | 2 | 15.26 | $148.93/mo |
| Osage County | 15,811 | 4 | 14.96 | $142.69/mo |
| Shawnee County | 177,480 | 2 | 15.19 | $147.64/mo |
| Wabaunsee County | 6,881 | 5 | 16.71 | $164.64/mo |
Cities FreeState Electric Has Coverage
- Auburn, KS
- Easton, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Lecompton, KS
- Nortonville, KS
- Oskaloosa, KS
- Perry, KS
- Silver Lake, KS
- St. Marys, KS
- Tonganoxie, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Winchester, KS
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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FreeState Electric FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for FreeState Electric customers each month?
Consumers of FreeState Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $180.51.
Who is the CEO of FreeState Electric?
FreeState Electric's CEO is Steve Foss.
What is the phone number for FreeState Electric?
You can reach FreeState Electric by phone via (800) 794-1989.
When will FreeState Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for FreeState Electric's consumers is 381.88 minutes.
How many counties does FreeState Electric sell electricity to?
There are 8 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by FreeState Electric including Kansas.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for FreeState Electric customers?
FreeState Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.93 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.31 cents and the average national rate of 16.13 cents.
What cities does FreeState Electric provider electricity in?
FreeState Electric provides electricity in 12 cities throughout the nation.
