Dunn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dunn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Dunn County's ability to generate 53,268 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 13th highest hydroelectric energy producing county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Dunn County is ranked as the 1195th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with over 500,000 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Dunn County enjoy an average rate that is 4.51% less at 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour.
Dunn County is the 1475th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 45,254 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 54,887.
Dunn County ranks 852nd in the nation out of 3230 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.04 megawatt hours generated per person a year.
Solar power generation in Dunn County has grown from 1,567 megawatt hours to 1,619 megawatt hours per year throughout the past 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
530,627 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
54,887 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
54,887 MWh
Production per Capita
1.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
244,739,616 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,408.13 kg
Menomonie, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Menomonie's residential electricity rate is 15.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.14% lower than the state's average price of 16.81 cents and 0.38% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The city has seen a 6.33% decline in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuel types, such as coal and oil. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 154 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.
Menomonie emits 5,324.86 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 765th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 89,036,954.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 58th highest for total pollution in the state. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 22,987 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. Menomonie is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Menomonie
Menomonie residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Menomonie, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 147.59 | 114,202 | 16,490,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 22,987 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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Tainter Lake CDP, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Tainter Lake CDP's residential electricity rate is 15.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.13% lower than the state's average price of 16.81 cents and 4.57% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The city has seen a 13.73% decline in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuel types, such as coal and oil. Dunn Energy has an estimated 236 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.
Tainter Lake CDP emits 406.31 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 792nd worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 1,125,079.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 686th highest for total pollution in the state. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 30,281 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. Tainter Lake CDP is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tainter Lake CDP
Tainter Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tainter Lake CDP, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 147.59 | 114,202 | 16,490,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 30,281 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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Colfax, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Colfax's residential electricity rate is 15.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.36% lower than the state's average price of 16.81 cents and 4.81% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 372.28 megawatt hours, Dunn Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Colfax emits 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 270th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. This adds up to total emissions of 8,197,594.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 322nd highest for total pollution in the state. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colfax
Colfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Colfax, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 147.59 | 114,202 | 16,490,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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Electricity Production in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cedar Falls (WI)Northern States Power Company (100.00%) | Tainter Lake CDP | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 30,281 | ||||
| Menomonie | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 22,987 | |||||
Downsville DPC SolarSoCore 2016 ProjectCo-W2 LLC (100.00%) | Dunn County | WI | Solar | 1,619 |
Dunn County, Wisconsin Details
Dunn County emits 5,408.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 51st worst polluting county out of 72 counties in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 244,739,615.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 33rd highest for total emissions in the state. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel source in Dunn County, with 97.05% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Dunn County has 3 power generation plants, which is 23rd most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Dunn County:
- Boyceville, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Dunn Energy: 50.00%
- Colfax, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Dunn Energy: 50.00%
- Downing, Wisconsin:
- St Croix Electric Cooperative: 38.10%
- Dunn Energy: 18.32%
- Northern States Power Company: 43.58%
- Elk Mound, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 86.72%
- Dunn Energy: 13.28%
- Knapp, Wisconsin:
- Dunn Energy: 35.74%
- Northern States Power Company: 64.26%
- Menomonie, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 94.36%
- Dunn Energy: 5.64%
- Ridgeland, Wisconsin:
- Dunn Energy: 26.06%
- Northern States Power Company: 73.94%
- Wheeler, Wisconsin:
- Dunn Energy: 50.00%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
There are 4 electricity suppliers serving customers in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Dunn County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
How many power plants are in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
There are 3 active power plants located in Dunn County, Wisconsin
What electricity companies offer service in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 8,632 |
| 2 | Dunn Energy | 8,470 |
| 3 | St Croix Electric Cooperative | 299 |
| 4 | Eau Claire Energy | 228 |
