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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 11 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Citizens of Ashland County consume enough electricity to release 16,898.7 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 270,412,977.32 kilograms of CO2 gases, Ashland County has the 971st highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the country.

As the 1239th 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

    187,632 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.73 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

    270,412,977 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    16,898.7 kg

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Ashland Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 0.57% higher than January last year
  • 8.81% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 1.37% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
  • 16,269th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,307 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,033 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.05% higher than last month
  • 5.42% higher than January last year
  • 4.83% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 5.44% lower than the US average
  • 233rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
  • 15,965th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 159 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,466 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$130.92 per month

  • 10.22% higher than last month
  • 3.07% lower than January last year
  • 3.51% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.28% lower than the US average
  • 600th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
  • 6,952nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,164 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,199 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$115.4 per month

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 2.72% higher than January last year
  • 2.52% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.01% lower than the US average
  • 600th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
  • 7,100th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 840 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 124 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.99% lower than last month
  • 2.28% higher than January last year
  • 8.53% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.93% lower than the US average
  • 307th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 10,792nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 203 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,269 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 5.23% higher than January last year
  • 5.56% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.96% lower than the US average
  • 324th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since January last year
  • 12,495th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,825 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$634.49 per month

  • 5.2% higher than last month
  • 0.64% lower than January last year
  • 3.68% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 61.07% lower than the US average
  • 490th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 15,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,028 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 225 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$657.99 per month

  • 0.05% lower than last month
  • 3.56% higher than January last year
  • 6.23% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 59.8% lower than the US average
  • 490th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 15,752nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.87¢ per kWh

  • 2.26% lower than last month
  • 3.52% lower than January last year
  • 9.4% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 19.94% lower than the US average
  • 306th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 11,910th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 913 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,805 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% lower than last month
  • 3.82% higher than January last year
  • 2.08% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.52% lower than the US average
  • 314th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 16,969th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 536 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,035 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$116,972.03 per month

  • 0.26% higher than last month
  • 6.04% lower than January last year
  • 47.97% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 246.97% higher than the US average
  • 781st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 25,117th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$128,761.92 per month

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 4.08% higher than January last year
  • 51.79% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 276.37% higher than the US average
  • 782nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since January last year
  • 25,369th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 841 since January last year

Ashland, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Ashland's residential electricity rate is 17.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.05% above the average state rate of 16.81 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city has a surplus of 80,960.55 megawatt hours because of citizens consuming 87.51% 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 17,846.04 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 140,805,269.85 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.
583rd17.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ashland
676th$123.17Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.41173,4751,887,441.58302,679,728

Mellen, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Mellen's residential electricity rate is 16.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.18% 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 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 683rd worst in Wisconsin out of 810 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,570,990.21 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.
246th16.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mellen
427th$115.41Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728

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Butternut, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Butternut's residential electricity rate is 18.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.68% above the average state rate of 16.81 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 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 270th worst in Wisconsin out of 810 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 2,865,237.08 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.
626th18.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Butternut
234th$111.97Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728
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 16,898.7 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 270,412,977.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 971st 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 34th 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 Company11,147
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: 2024-03-29