Wilbarger County, Texas Electric Profile
Southwestern Public Service Company is the largest provider in Wilbarger County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Wilbarger County produces the 4th highest amount of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 254 counties in Texas, with the fuel accounting for 344.79 megawatt hours a year per person.
Wilbarger County ranks 80th highest county out of 3220 counties in the country for electricity per capita produced from wind power. Producing 2,120,328 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 12,769, this averages out to 166.05 megawatt hours per person per year from wind energy.
Wilbarger County ranks 33rd out of 254 counties in Texas for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 4,410,932.96 of the county’s 6,531,260.96 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.
Wilbarger County continues to improve with the lowering of non-renewable fuel usage. The county has achieved a 57.60% curtailment in the burning of these fuels in their power plants throughout the last 12 months.
Electricity generation from the burning of coal as a fuel source totals 4,402,631.57 megawatt hours, giving Wilbarger County the 10th position in the state rankings.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
182,628 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.3 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,531,261 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,120,328 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,410,933 MWh
Production per Capita
511.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
133,040,969 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,419.06 kg
Vernon, TX Electric Overview
The average residential electricity rate for citizens of Vernon is approximately 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.11% less than the state's average price of 11.91 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Public Service Company. The city experiences an average of 2.13 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages last an average of 241.8 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.21 outages per customer and 122.99 minutes per outage.
Vernon citizens average 5,680.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 786th worst in Texas out of 1749 in this category. This results in a total pollution amount of 59,701,414.59 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation sources within its borders, resulting in the need to import all of the 150,304.56 megawatt hours the citizens here consume each year.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vernon
Vernon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electric Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vernon, Texas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.46 | 158.3 | 40,580.05 | 5,054,896.68 | |
| Southwestern Public Service Company | BUNDLED | 10.99 | 107.14 | 2,527,630 | 277,701,959 | |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | BUNDLED | 9.12 | 138.26 | 1,844,714 | 168,228,800 |
Energy Production in Wilbarger County, Texas
Power Plants in Wilbarger County, Texas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | TX | Coal | 1,103,626.99 | 1,189,473,580.28 | 1,077.79 | Yes | 9/2020 | |
Electra Wind FarmElectra Wind, LLC (100.00%) | Wilbarger County | TX | Wind | 943,059 | ||||
Lockett WindfarmLockett Windfarm, LLC (100.00%) | Wilbarger County | TX | Wind | 730,306 | ||||
Blue Summit Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Wilbarger County | TX | Wind | 446,963 | ||||
Blue Summit Storage, LLCBlue Summit Storage, LLC (100.00%) | Wilbarger County | TX | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -3,575 |
Wilbarger County, Texas Details
Wilbarger County is the 99th worst ranked county in Texas out of 254 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 133,040,969.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More importantly, the county averages 10,419.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county’s emission levels. The county is home to 5 electricity plants, which is 29th most in Texas and 31st highest when counting plants per resident. Wilbarger County's fuel of choice is Coal, with 67.41% of electricity generation using this fuel type. Taken together with Wind (32.46%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.18%), the three fuel types make up 100.05% of the generation in the county.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Wilbarger County, Texas?
Wilbarger County, Texas is home to 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are in Wilbarger County, Texas?
There are 5 electricity plants in Wilbarger County, Texas
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Wilbarger County, Texas?
The largest electricity supplier in Wilbarger County, Texas by megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Public Service Company.
What electricity companies offer service in Wilbarger County, Texas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | 8,428 |
| 2 | Southwestern Public Service Company | 5,986 |
| 3 | Southwest Rural Electric Association | 664 |
