Barron County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Barron County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Regrettably, over the course of the previous year, there has been a 15.58% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels in Barron County.
Barron County had a 100.00% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Barron County produces 80.44 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 22nd out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for total natural gas generation.
Barron County is ranked as the 1847th largest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity production, generating 3,073 megawatt hours.
Barron County is ranked 984th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the country based on pollution per capita. The county emits 6,379.92 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Barron County is the 1831st highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 46,711 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,073.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
555,717 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.9 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,073 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,843 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
230 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
298,012,231 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,379.92 kg
Rice Lake, WI Electricity Overview
Rice Lake's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.71 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 12.10% less than the average national electricity price of 14.46 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Rice Lake Utilities. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $96.84 per month, while the nationwide average is $129.86.
Releasing 57,965,061.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Rice Lake ranks 102nd highest out of 808 cities in Wisconsin for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,412.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 68th worst in Wisconsin for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rice Lake
Rice Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 120.72 | 200,616 | 26,945,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 108.75 | 1,936,924 | 282,112,988 | |
| Rice Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.14 | 70.83 | 40,140.07 | 4,071,335.98 |
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Barron, WI Electricity Overview
Barron's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 12.60% less than the average national electricity price of 14.46 cents. More electricity is consumed in Barron than is produced, with electricity usage totaling 1562.12% of production. The city is the 2nd largest generator of megawatt hours from solar energy sources in Wisconsin out of the 808 cities.
Releasing 22,403,947.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Barron ranks 189th highest out of 808 cities in Wisconsin for total emissions from electricity use. Averaging 6,001.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 769th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Barron's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 2,843 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barron
Barron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Barron, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 120.72 | 200,616 | 26,945,000 | |
| Barron Light and Water | BUNDLED | 9.88 | 82.12 | 424 | 14,822.89 | 1,464,385.54 |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 108.75 | 1,936,924 | 282,112,988 |
Cumberland, WI Electricity Overview
Cumberland's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 7.85% less than the average national electricity price of 14.46 cents. More electricity is consumed in Cumberland than is produced, with electricity usage totaling 11762.43% of production. Non-renewable fuels are used to generate 230 megawatt hours in the city, which is 100.00% of their total production.
Releasing 14,611,618.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Cumberland ranks 248th highest out of 808 cities in Wisconsin for total emissions from electricity use. Averaging 6,425.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 16th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Cumberland's main fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, accounting for 149.56 megawatt hours, or 65.03% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cumberland
Cumberland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cumberland, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 120.72 | 200,616 | 26,945,000 | |
| Cumberland Utility | BUNDLED | 11.67 | 71.05 | 230 | 8,182.89 | 954,960.98 |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 108.75 | 1,936,924 | 282,112,988 |
Electricity Production in Barron County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Barron County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barron Solar ArrayAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Barron | WI | Solar | 2,843 | ||||
Cumberland (WI)Cumberland Utility (100.00%) | Cumberland | WI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 230 | 154,547.6 | 671.95 |
Barron County, Wisconsin Details
Barron County has the 926th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 298,012,231.44 kilograms a year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 6,379.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Barron County as the 984th highest polluting county in the US. Power plants in the county primarily use Solar, which makes up 2,843 megawatt hours (or 92.52%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Distillate Fuel Oil and Natural Gas are also highly used fuels in the county, with 149.56 (4.87%) and 80.44 (2.62%) megawatt hours produced from each, respectively. Barron County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 26th most plants within a county in Wisconsin.
Providers In Each City in Barron County:
- Almena, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Barron, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 33.49%
- Barron Light and Water: 33.02%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 33.49%
- Cameron, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Chetek, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Cumberland, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 35.55%
- Cumberland Utility: 28.90%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 35.55%
- Dallas, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Haugen, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Prairie Farm, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 71.07%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 28.93%
- Rice Lake, Wisconsin:
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 18.37%
- Northern States Power Company: 44.42%
- Rice Lake Utilities: 37.21%
- Turtle Lake, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 65.55%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 30.24%
- Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative: 4.21%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Barron County, Wisconsin?
Barron County, Wisconsin is home to 6 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Barron County, Wisconsin?
Barron County, Wisconsin has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Barron County, Wisconsin?
By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Barron County, Wisconsin.
What electricity companies offer service in Barron County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barron Electric Cooperative | 9,737 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 8,869 |
| 3 | Rice Lake Utilities | 5,963 |
| 4 | Barron Light and Water | 1,819 |
| 5 | Cumberland Utility | 1,413 |
| 6 | Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative | 277 |
