Buffalo County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Buffalo County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Buffalo County's average rate is 5.24% lower than at 15.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Buffalo County is ranked 173rd out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the United States based on pollution per capita.
Buffalo County consumes about 12.44% of the electricity that is generated in their power plants, this means they either export or store the remaining amount.
The burning of coal in the production of electricity decreased in Buffalo County over the course of the last 12 months, with a decreased usage of roughly 40.07% taking place.
Buffalo County saw a 2.27% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the past year.
Solar power production in Buffalo County has grown from 0 megawatt hours to 4,774 megawatt hours per year during the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
156,114 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,255,192 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,774 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,250,418 MWh
Production per Capita
94.28 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
174,204,263 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,084.29 kg
Buffalo City, WI Electricity Overview
Buffalo City averages a residential electricity rate of 15.15 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 9.86% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.81 cents and 5.34% lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 801 residents, the city is the 437th most populous city in Wisconsin.
Electricity consumption in Buffalo City creates 4,831,694.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 426th largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of 270th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 6,032.08 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Buffalo City has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buffalo City
Buffalo City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buffalo City, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 159.67 | 241,191 | 34,419,600 |
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Fountain City, WI Electricity Overview
Fountain City averages a residential electricity rate of 15.16 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 9.85% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.81 cents and 5.33% lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 788 residents, the city is the 440th most populous city in Wisconsin.
Electricity consumption in Fountain City creates 4,753,277.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 429th largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of 270th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 6,032.08 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Fountain City has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fountain City
Fountain City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fountain City, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 159.67 | 241,191 | 34,419,600 |
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Alma, WI Electricity Overview
Alma averages a residential electricity rate of 15.16 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 9.85% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.81 cents and 5.33% lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. Alma generates 14252.71% more electricity than is used by residents in the city, which means the excess megawatt hours may be exported. With a population of 743 residents, the city is the 457th most populous city in the state.
Electricity consumption in Alma creates 9,758,745.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 294th largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of 2nd highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 13,134.25 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Alma's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 99.75% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alma
Alma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alma, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 159.67 | 241,191 | 34,419,600 |
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Electricity Production in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John P MadgettDairyland Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Alma | WI | Coal | 1,250,418 | 1,400,644,114.3 | 1,120.14 | ||
Stromland SolarGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Cochrane | WI | Solar | 4,774 |
Buffalo County, Wisconsin Details
Coming in as the 45th highest ranked county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin, Buffalo County releases 174,204,262.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the county, which amounts to 13,084.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Buffalo County as the 2nd highest polluting county in Wisconsin. Coal makes up 99.37% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Buffalo County. Other fuel types used include Solar at 0.38% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.25%. Buffalo County has the 34th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Buffalo County:
- Alma, Wisconsin:
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.90%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.10%
- Buffalo City, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.00%
- Cochrane, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.00%
- Fountain City, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.08%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.92%
- Nelson, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 98.11%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 1.89%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
How many power plants are within Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 active power plants located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Which electricity companies offer service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverland Energy Cooperative | 7,810 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 7,022 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Buffalo County, Wisconsin by total revenue is Northern States Power Company.
