Ashland County, WI: 3 Electric Providers

Ashland County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ashland County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

With 16,002 residents living within the county and 175,216 megawatt hours produced a year, Ashland County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 10.95 megawatt hours. This is the 12 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Citizens of Ashland County consume enough electricity to release 16,889.67 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the state.

Ashland County is the 24th highest county in Wisconsin for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.06 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

Ashland County ranks 26th highest county in the state out of 72 counties in hydroelectric power production, producing 1,741 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric facilities.

Emitting 270,268,518.53 kilograms of CO2 gases, Ashland County has the 973rd highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the country.

As the 1238th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, Ashland County produces 175,216 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    187,407 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    175,216 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    174,240 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    976 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    270,268,519 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    16,889.67 kg

Ashland, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Ashland's residential electricity rate is 17.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.25% above the average state rate of 16.77 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city has a surplus of 81,071.24 megawatt hours because of citizens consuming 87.74% less electricity than the city produces. This leads to the city having to export or store the supplemental megawatt hours.

On average, Ashland residents emit 17,824.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 140,636,788.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 36th highest for total pollution in the state. Around 96.15% of electricity in Ashland comes from generation using Wood/Wood Waste Solids. Tire-derived Fuels and Natural Gas make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 3.29% and 0.56%, respectively. Ashland is home to one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ashland

Ashland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
583rd17.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ashland
676th$123.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ashland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ashland, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bayfield Electric CooperativeBUNDLED18.29131.0680,63414,750,700
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.22173,4751,912,478.13304,430,315

Mellen, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Mellen's residential electricity rate is 16.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.07% above the average US price of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count. With a population of 592 citizens, the city is the 503rd largest city by population in the state.

Mellen residents average 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 192nd worst in Wisconsin out of 810 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,550,247.32 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Mellen must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mellen

Mellen residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
249th16.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mellen
430th$115.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mellen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mellen, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315

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Butternut, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Butternut's residential electricity rate is 18.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.89% above the average state rate of 16.77 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count. With a population of 475 citizens, the city is the 545th largest city by population in the state.

Butternut residents average 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 192nd worst in Wisconsin out of 810 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 2,848,593.71 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Butternut must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butternut

Butternut residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
629th18.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Butternut
380th$112.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Butternut Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Butternut, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315
Price Electric CooperativeBUNDLED20.84108.5357,231.5311,926,786.07

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Electricity Production in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Ashland County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ashland WI Wood/Wood Waste Solids 173,475264,025,707.911,521.98
Ashland County WI Conventional Hydroelectric 1,7417/2025

Ashland County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Ashland County residents emit 16,889.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the worst polluting county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 270,268,518.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 973rd highest for total pollution in the nation. Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the primary fuel in Ashland County, with 95.19% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Tire-derived Fuels (3.26%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (0.99%). Ashland County is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 33rd most plants within a county in Wisconsin.

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
95.19%
TIRE-DERIVED FUELS
Tire-derived Fuels
3.26%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.99%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.56%

Ashland County, Wisconsin Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Ashland County selling electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Ashland County, Wisconsin?

There are 3 electricity providers serving consumers in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

How many power plants are within Ashland County, Wisconsin?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Which electricity companies offer service in Ashland County, Wisconsin?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company11,133
2Bayfield Electric Cooperative1,706
3Price Electric Cooperative1,324

What electricity company is the largest provider in Ashland County, Wisconsin?

By total customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-12