Barron County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Barron County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Barron County has seen year over year increase of 34.99% in electricity production from solar power.
Barron County is the 1505th largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the nation when it comes to megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel sources.
On average, Barron County residents are accountable for 5,920.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 5,945.66.
Barron County has the 958th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country, releasing 275,472,809.7 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Barron County has the 1823rd largest total electricity generation of all 3230 counties in the nation, producing 10,312 megawatt hours.
Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the production of 1.42% of the megawatt hours produced in Barron County, ranking it 1109th out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
545,577 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,312 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
10,166 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
146 MWh
Production per Capita
0.22 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
275,472,810 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,920.45 kg
Rice Lake, WI Electricity Overview
Rice Lake's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 15.57% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 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 $101.3 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Releasing 53,389,922.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Rice Lake ranks 105th highest out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 270th worst in Wisconsin for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rice Lake
Rice Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 124 | 206,748 | 28,148,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Rice Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.46 | 73.25 | 40,740.29 | 4,259,495.71 |
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Barron, WI Electricity Overview
Barron's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 16.57% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. More electricity is consumed in Barron than is produced, with electricity usage totaling 694.75% of production. Solar fields in the city generate 5,821 megawatt hours, which is 94.73% of the city's electricity production.
Releasing 18,802,454.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Barron ranks 207th highest out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for total emissions from electricity use. Averaging 5,164.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 768th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 9th most out of any city in Wisconsin. Barron has around 94.73% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barron
Barron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Barron, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 124 | 206,748 | 28,148,000 | |
| Barron Light and Water | BUNDLED | 10.37 | 79.71 | 324 | 13,683.07 | 1,419,497.79 |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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Cumberland, WI Electricity Overview
Cumberland's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 9.53% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. More electricity is consumed in Cumberland than is produced, with electricity usage totaling 701.79% of production. Solar fields in the city generate 4,021 megawatt hours, which is 96.50% of the city's electricity production.
Cumberland's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 13,010,594.78 kilograms, which is 256th largest emissions amount in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which amounts to 5,216.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Cumberland is the 767th highest polluting city in the state. The city is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 9th highest number of power plants within a city in Wisconsin out of the state's 810 cities. For the purpose of electricity production, Cumberland's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 4,021 megawatt hours, or 96.50% of production in the city. Distillate Fuel Oil and Natural Gas make up 2.47% and 1.03% of electricity generation, respectively.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cumberland
Cumberland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cumberland, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 124 | 206,748 | 28,148,000 | |
| Cumberland Utility | BUNDLED | 13.64 | 84.04 | 146 | 8,354.26 | 1,139,529.57 |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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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 | 5,821 | ||||
Cumberland SolarButter Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Cumberland | WI | Solar | 4,021 | ||||
| Barron | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 324 | 889 | 2.74 | |||
Cumberland (WI)Cumberland Utility (100.00%) | Cumberland | WI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 146 | 110,261.8 | 755.22 |
Barron County, Wisconsin Details
Barron County has the 958th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 275,472,809.7 kilograms a year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 5,920.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Barron County as the 967th highest polluting county in the US. Power plants in the county primarily use Solar, which makes up 9,842 megawatt hours (or 95.44%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Conventional Hydroelectric and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuels in the county, with 324 (3.14%) and 102.98 (1.00%) megawatt hours produced from each, respectively. Barron County is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is the 17th 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:
- Barron Light and Water: 33.02%
- Northern States Power Company: 33.49%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 33.49%
- Cameron, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Chetek, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Cumberland, Wisconsin:
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 35.55%
- Northern States Power Company: 35.55%
- Cumberland Utility: 28.90%
- Dallas, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Haugen, Wisconsin:
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Prairie Farm, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 71.07%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 28.93%
- Rice Lake, Wisconsin:
- Rice Lake Utilities: 37.21%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 18.37%
- Northern States Power Company: 44.42%
- Turtle Lake, Wisconsin:
- Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative: 4.21%
- Northern States Power Company: 65.55%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 30.24%
* 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 4 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 | 9,859 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 8,964 |
| 3 | Rice Lake Utilities | 6,033 |
| 4 | Barron Light and Water | 1,817 |
| 5 | Cumberland Utility | 1,425 |
| 6 | Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative | 285 |
