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Brown County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Brown County ranks 9th highest county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for electricity per capita produced from wind energy. Producing 59,553 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 270,036, this averages out to 0.22 megawatt hours per person each year from wind energy.

Brown County customers enjoy an average monthly residential electric bill of $100.61, which is 27.10% lower than the national average bill of $138.02.

Averaging production of 2.07 megawatt hours per resident each year, Brown County ranks 30 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin in production per capita.

In Brown County, 500,146 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Brown County is 526th out of 3230 counties in the US for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 10.64%, or 59,553 megawatt hours, of Brown County's total energy production.

There was a 12.03% rise in electricity generated by wind turbines in Brown County in the previous year from 53,160 megawatt hours to 59,553 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,166,316 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    559,699 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    59,553 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    500,146 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.07 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,570,997,308 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,817.73 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within Brown County
Green Bay, WI Electricity
De Pere, WI Electricity
Howard, WI Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In Brown County Cities

Recent Energy News in Green Bay

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Residential Electricity Prices

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Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Petroleum Coke

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Green Bay Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.8¢ per kWh

  • 3.19% lower than last month
  • 3.43% lower than January last year
  • 6.45% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 1.18% higher than the US average
  • 332nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 247 since January last year
  • 16,715th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,249 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 691 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.28% lower than last month
  • 8.42% higher than January last year
  • 1.75% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 2.38% lower than the US average
  • 579th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 240 since January last year
  • 17,393rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 125 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,732 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$106.54 per month

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 1.65% higher than January last year
  • 15.76% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 29.43% lower than the US average
  • 106th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since January last year
  • 3,545th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,429 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 51 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$100.22 per month

  • 0.14% higher than last month
  • 6.37% higher than January last year
  • 10.97% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 24.46% lower than the US average
  • 109th 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
  • 2,795th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 181 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 814 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.65¢ per kWh

  • 3.96% lower than last month
  • 1.5% lower than January last year
  • 14.12% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 20.13% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 8,493rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 341 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,327 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.53¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 11.09% higher than January last year
  • 9.54% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 18.55% lower than the US average
  • 86th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
  • 10,236th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,282 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$652.65 per month

  • 2.27% higher than last month
  • 0.01% higher than January last year
  • 6.64% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 59.95% lower than the US average
  • 509th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 81 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 82 since January last year
  • 16,092nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,660 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 294 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$700.96 per month

  • 0% higher than last month
  • 10.24% higher than January last year
  • 13.16% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 57.17% lower than the US average
  • 591st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 17,884th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,067 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.91¢ per kWh

  • 2.76% higher than last month
  • 3.63% higher than January last year
  • 20.41% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 29.67% lower than the US average
  • 83rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 7,080th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,125 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,134 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.37¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 0.51% higher than January last year
  • 17.47% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 27.96% lower than the US average
  • 83rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 8,755th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 294 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,031 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$113,656.46 per month

  • 6.34% higher than last month
  • 3.54% higher than January last year
  • 43.78% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 237.14% higher than the US average
  • 561st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 24,733rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 68 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$122,310.73 per month

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 1.21% lower than January last year
  • 44.18% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 257.51% higher than the US average
  • 561st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 221 since January last year
  • 24,727th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 99 since January last year

Green Bay Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

27,763 MWh

  • 11.91% higher than last month
  • 72.25% higher than January last year
  • 26.6% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 0.61% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 87 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 281st in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

27,003.15 MWh

  • 3.56% higher than last month
  • 5.21% higher than January last year
  • 14.17% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 4.5% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 87 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 285th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 67 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

8,972,392.94 MWh

  • 35.23% higher than last month
  • 114.75% higher than January last year
  • 67.74% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 32.22% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 86 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 258th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

10,269,763 MWh

  • 2.59% higher than last month
  • 1.73% lower than January last year
  • 53.22% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 12.87% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 86 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 262nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

8,972,392.94 MWh

  • 35.23% higher than last month
  • 114.75% higher than January last year
  • 37.68% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 51.04% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 32 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 175th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

10,269,763 MWh

  • 2.59% higher than last month
  • 1.73% lower than January last year
  • 26.76% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 42.39% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 32 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 182nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 56 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

27,763 MWh

  • 11.91% higher than last month
  • 72.25% higher than January last year
  • 29.28% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 41.11% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 32 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 161st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

27,003.15 MWh

  • 3.56% higher than last month
  • 5.21% higher than January last year
  • 28.58% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 39.4% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 32 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 169th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 46 since January last year

Green Bay, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Green Bay is around 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.73% lower than the average Wisconsin price of 16.81 cents and 3.19% higher than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city generates 334,923 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 11th most in total production for a city in Wisconsin. Electricity generation plants in Green Bay have allowed a 10.88% rise in the amount of fossil and other non-renewable fuel sources burned each year.

Around 5,627.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 759th worst polluter in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Total emissions in the city are 597,010,630.77 kilograms, which is the 4th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Green Bay. Green Bay has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 9th highest number of power plants within a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green Bay

Green Bay residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
495th16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Green Bay
74th$100.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Green Bay Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.22111,4502,968,589.46490,392,136
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Green Bay, Wisconsin include: 54313, 54311, 54302, 54304, 54303, 54301, 54155, 54229

De Pere, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of De Pere is around 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.73% lower than the average Wisconsin price of 16.81 cents and 3.19% higher than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city generates 165,223 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 18th most in total production for a city in Wisconsin. Electricity generation plants in De Pere have had a 5.60% drop in the amount of fossil and other non-renewable fuel sources burned each year.

Around 6,655.66 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 11th worst polluter in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Total emissions in the city are 167,829,101.49 kilograms, which is the 27th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 96.61% of the fuel used for electricity production in De Pere. De Pere has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Pere

De Pere residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
495th16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of De Pere
75th$100.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for De Pere Residents

Electric Companies With Service in De Pere, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.22165,2232,968,589.46490,392,136
1 providers total

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Howard, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Howard is around 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.73% lower than the average Wisconsin price of 16.81 cents and 3.19% higher than the national average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $100.22. This is 10.26% below the Wisconsin average bill of $111.69. Wisconsin Public Service is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Around 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 270th worst polluter in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Total emissions in the city are 119,604,043.64 kilograms, which is the 42nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Howard

Howard residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
495th16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Howard
75th$100.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Howard Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Howard, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.222,968,589.46490,392,136
1 providers total

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Electricity Production in Brown County, Wisconsin

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Brown County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Consumer Operations LLCGeorgia-Pacific Consumer Oper. Green Bay LLC (100.00%)
Green Bay WI Natural Gas 223,47356,348,764.92252.15
De Pere Energy CenterWisconsin Public Service (100.00%)
De Pere WI Natural Gas 165,223100,721,470.28609.61
PulliamWisconsin Public Service (100.00%)
Green Bay WI Natural Gas 111,45072,980,156.62654.82
Shirley WindDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%)
Brown County WI Wind 59,553
4 power plants total

Brown County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 5,817.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 991st worst in the US. This adds up to total emissions of 1,570,997,308.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 4th highest for total emissions in the state. Over 88.36% of electricity in Brown County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Taken together with Wind (10.64%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (1.00%), these three fuel types account for 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. There are 4 electricity plants in Brown County, which is the 559th highest number of power plants in a county in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
88.36%
WIND
Wind
Wind
10.64%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.00%

Brown County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity suppliers in Brown County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Wisconsin has restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

Brown County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 2.71% of their energy lost per year. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Wisconsin average is 2.46%, resulting in a rank of 299th best in the United States and a state rank of 16th best out of 3230 and 72 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Brown County, Wisconsin

Providers In Each City in Brown County:

  • Allouez, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Bellevue, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • De Pere, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Green Bay, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Hobart, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Howard, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Pulaski, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 67.30%
    • Badger Power Marketing Authority: 4.21%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 28.49%
  • Suamico, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Wrightstown, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 76.03%
    • Kaukauna Utilities: 23.97%

* 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 Brown County, Wisconsin?

By total megawatt hours sold, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest electricity supplier in Brown County, Wisconsin.

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

Brown County, Wisconsin is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Brown County, Wisconsin?

There are 4 active electricity plants located in Brown County, Wisconsin

What electricity companies offer service in Brown County, Wisconsin?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Wisconsin Public Service24,942
2WE Energies1,947

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