Midwest Energy: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Midwest Energy

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About Midwest Energy

Midwest Energy is an electric cooperative headquartered in Hays, Kansas and serving customers in 69 cities in Kansas including cities such as Hays, Larned, Lyons, Ellis, and Ellinwood. Midwest Energy bills their consumers a residential electricity rate of 12.39 cents per kilowatt hour on average. Fortunately, this is 8.81% less than the state's average rate of 13.58 cents, which ranks the provider 23rd lowest for average electricity rate out of 144 suppliers in Kansas. Around 1,486,256 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail accounts in 2022. During the same timeframe, the provider produced 95,205 megawatt hours and obtained 1,747,649 megawatt hours through the wholesale market. In 2022, the supplier made 91.94% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 3.24% via sales via wholesale channels.

The average residential electric bill for a customer of Midwest Energy is $109.14 per month. Electricity production from sustainable fuel types by the supplier totals 611 megawatt hours. This ranks the company 22nd in the state out of the 141 providers we track. With 98,155 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels, Midwest Energy is the 303rd largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources in the country out of 3517 suppliers The company is 4th in the state for megawatt hours generated from solar fields.

Energy Loss

Midwest Energy reported a yearly loss of around 11.32% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is operating in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses. This percentage of energy lost earns them a rank of 1409th best out of 3517 providers who report energy loss in the US and 16th best out of 141 in Kansas.

Midwest Energy Rate & Electric Bills

Midwest Energy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.100/kWh$158.58/mo.$74.11/mo.
1191st12.39¢Midwest Energy's Average residential price per kWh
1099th$109.14Average monthly electricity bill for Midwest Energy's residential customers

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Midwest Energy Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:1330 Canterbury Drive
    Hays, Kansas 67601
    United States of America
  • CEO:Pat Parke

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Quick Facts About Midwest Energy

As the 367th highest generator of electricity in the nation, Midwest Energy produces 98,766 megawatt hours of electricity.

Midwest Energy is the 3rd largest electricity company out of 141 suppliers in the state based on total customer count.

Midwest Energy ranks 241st in the US out of 3517 companies for total electricity generation from natural gas.

Energy Loss

Midwest Energy's energy loss due to business operations.

-11.32%

Total Energy Loss

208,654MWh

1409 National Rank

Midwest Energy Energy Makeup

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Midwest Energy State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Kansas50,286146,207,0503100%

Midwest Energy County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Barton County25,708512.52$112.63/mo
Cheyenne County2,647314.50$125.66/mo
Decatur County2,792314.53$124.46/mo
Edwards County2,911314.29$121.92/mo
Ellis County28,893213.20$119.80/mo
Ellsworth County6,403718.49$137.43/mo
Gove County2,774314.42$132.08/mo
Graham County2,444414.46$128.64/mo
Hodgeman County1,851412.98$116.27/mo
Logan County2,777212.22$109.73/mo

Power Plants Owned by Midwest Energy

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Goodman Energy CenterMidwest Energy (100.00%)
Ellis County KS Natural Gas 97,89147,405,289.68484.27
Midwest Energy Community Solar ArrayMidwest Energy (100.00%)
Thomas County KS Solar 611
Thomas County KS Natural Gas 264271,826.381,029.65

Midwest Energy Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.38%
SOLAR
Solar
0.62%

Cities Midwest Energy Has Coverage

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

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Midwest Energy FAQ:

What is the average bundled bill for Midwest Energy customers each month?

Customers of Midwest Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $109.14.

What percentage of Midwest Energy's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?

Power facilities owned by or associated with Midwest Energy produce 0.62% of their electricity from renewable fuels.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Midwest Energy customers?

Midwest Energy's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.58 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.59 cents.

What percentage of Midwest Energy's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?

Electric production plants owned by or associated with Midwest Energy produce 99.38% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

What is the phone number for Midwest Energy?

You can reach Midwest Energy by phone via (800) 222-3121.

How many counties does Midwest Energy provider electricity in?

There are 26 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Midwest Energy including Kansas.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Midwest Energy?

There are 3 power plants associated with or owned by Midwest Energy.

What cities does Midwest Energy offer service in?

Midwest Energy provides electricity in 69 cities in the US.

Who is the CEO of Midwest Energy?

Midwest Energy's CEO is Pat Parke.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06