Whitman County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Whitman County, Washington Electricity Overview
Whitman County generates 39.22 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Whitman County the 284th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the US.
Whitman County generates 243.09% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the ability to export the excess.
Whitman County produces 0.01% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 0 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Whitman County as the 12th highest county out of 39 counties in Washington for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Whitman County ranks 7th out of 39 counties in the state for electricity produced from wind power.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Whitman County is 9.80 cents. This is roughly 38.79% lower than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Roughly 0.01% of Whitman County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel sources, making it the 1103rd highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
551,039 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.43 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,890,587 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,890,426 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
161 MWh
Production per Capita
39.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
50,515 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1.05 kg
Pullman, WA Electricity Overview
Pullman has an average residential electricity rate of 9.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.76% lower than the state's average rate of 11.05 cents and 39.76% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. More electricity is consumed within Pullman than is generated, with electricity usage adding up to 234114.93% of production. There was a 28.98% rise in the ratio of emissions per person in the city throughout the last 12 months.
Coming in as the 43rd worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Pullman emits 49,763,436.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 1,509.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 14th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 2nd highest number of power plants within a city in Washington out of the state's 645 cities. Pullman's power plants primarily use Distillate Fuel Oil, which makes up 59.88% (or 96.4 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pullman
Pullman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pullman, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 100.9 | 2,700,159.8 | 292,665,866 | |
| Inland Power | BUNDLED | 8.45 | 130.38 | 736,037 | 62,173,100 |
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Colfax, WA Electricity Overview
Colfax has an average residential electricity rate of 9.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.76% lower than the state's average rate of 11.05 cents and 39.76% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities.
Coming in as the 273rd worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Colfax emits 4,225,569.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Colfax as the 232nd highest polluting city in Washington. Within Colfax, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colfax
Colfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Colfax, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 100.9 | 2,700,159.8 | 292,665,866 | |
| Inland Power | BUNDLED | 8.45 | 130.38 | 736,037 | 62,173,100 |
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Palouse, WA Electricity Overview
Palouse has an average residential electricity rate of 10.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.94% lower than the state's average rate of 11.05 cents and 32.29% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $100.9 per month.
Coming in as the 392nd worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Palouse emits 1,516,870.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Palouse as the 232nd highest polluting city in Washington. Within Palouse, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Palouse
Palouse residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Palouse, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 100.9 | 2,700,159.8 | 292,665,866 |
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Electricity Production in Whitman County, Washington
Power Plants in Whitman County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower GraniteUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%) | Whitman County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,575,016 | ||||
PalouseNovatus Energy (100.00%) | Whitman County | WA | Wind | 315,410 | ||||
Grimes WayWashington State University (100.00%) | Pullman | WA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 161 | 173,315.68 | 1,076.49 |
Whitman County, Washington Details
For electricity generation purposes, Whitman County's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 1,575,016 megawatt hours, or 83.31% of production in the county. Wind and Distillate Fuel Oil are the second and third most used fuel types, respectively, for electricity generation. Wind is used to make 16.68% of electricity generation and Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 0.01% of total generation in the county. The county has the 2904th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 50,515.38 kilograms. The county averages 1.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2919th highest in the country in this category. Whitman County has the 12th most power plants of any county in Washington, with 3 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Whitman County:
- Albion, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Colfax, Washington:
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Colton, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Endicott, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Farmington, Washington:
- Clearwater Power: 33.36%
- Avista Utilities: 33.36%
- Inland Power: 33.28%
- Garfield, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- LaCrosse, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Lamont, Washington:
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Malden, Washington:
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Oakesdale, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Palouse, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Pullman, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Rosalia, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- St. John, Washington:
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Tekoa, Washington:
- Inland Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
- Uniontown, Washington:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Whitman County, Washington?
By total revenue, Avista Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Whitman County, Washington.
How many power plants are in Whitman County, Washington?
Whitman County, Washington is home to 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Whitman County, Washington?
There are 3 electricity providers serving consumers in Whitman County, Washington.
What electricity companies offer service in Whitman County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avista Utilities | 35,932 |
| 2 | Inland Power | 12,874 |
| 3 | Clearwater Power | 349 |
