Jackson County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Jackson County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Jackson County, WI is $144.83
  • The average electricity rate in Jackson County, WI is 15.91¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Jackson County, WI

The average residential electric bill in Jackson County, WI is $144.83 per month. Jackson County, WI is the 61st most expensive county in Wisconsin for electricity.

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Jackson County had a 21.41% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Jackson County generates 13,854 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 12th in the state out of 72 counties for total megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.

Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 13,854 megawatt hours, of Jackson County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 40th in Wisconsin for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel types.

Jackson County experienced a 3.63% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the preceding 12 months.

Jackson County's average residential electricity rate is 15.91 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.32% less than the nationwide average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest electricity company in Jackson County by megawatt hours sold is Jackelec.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    247,494 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.78 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    13,854 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    13,854 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.66 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    116,815,358 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,561.58 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Black River Falls

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Black River Falls Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

15.79¢ per kWh

  • 3.71% lower than last month
  • 5.47% higher than November last year
  • 6.57% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 7.3% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 199 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 122 since November last year
  • 15,524th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,490 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 154 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.58¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 3.35% higher than November last year
  • 9.38% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 5.54% lower than the US average
  • 146th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since November last year
  • 15,956th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 507 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$110.91 per month

  • 5.85% higher than last month
  • 1.21% higher than November last year
  • 13.93% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 6.2% lower than the US average
  • 678th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 50 since November last year
  • 12,798th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,144 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,189 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$121.37 per month

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 0.66% higher than November last year
  • 9.68% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.68% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
  • 8,179th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 175 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,707 since November last year

Black River Falls, WI Electricity Overview

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Black River Falls' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 6.29% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.62 cents. The city is ranked 54th in Wisconsin in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 10,900 megawatt hours produced. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Black River Falls Municipal Utilities.

The consumption of electricity in Black River Falls accounts for 15,252,454.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 232nd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 779th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Black River Falls' electricity is generated using Solar. Black River Falls has the 10th most power generation plants of any city in Wisconsin, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Black River Falls

Black River Falls residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.171/kWh$0.118/kWh$157.94/mo.$84.44/mo.
146th15.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Black River Falls
659th$121.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Black River Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Black River Falls, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black River Falls Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED15.58107.5819,102.772,976,079.37
JackelecBUNDLED16.04155.193,225.1414,954,072.42

Merrillan, WI Electricity Overview

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Merrillan's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 12.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 23.95% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.62 cents. The city produces over 0 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 76th most in total generation for any city in the state. Merrillan produces 40.18% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.

The consumption of electricity in Merrillan accounts for 2,199,267.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 571st largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 787th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Merrillan's electricity is generated using Solar. Merrillan has the 27th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrillan

Merrillan residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.098/kWh$174.62/mo.$66.43/mo.
27th12.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Merrillan
176th$97.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Merrillan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Merrillan, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED16.04155.193,225.1414,954,072.42
Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.3570.752,625.42271,680.42

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Melrose, WI Electricity Overview

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Melrose's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 4.12% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.62 cents. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $114.12 per month, while the US average is $146.54. The city deals with an average of 0.95 power outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 100.99 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage.

The consumption of electricity in Melrose accounts for 3,222,572.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 507th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 5,891.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 39th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Melrose, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Melrose

Melrose residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.127/kWh$142.74/mo.$83.36/mo.
191st15.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Melrose
292nd$114.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Melrose Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Melrose, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED16.04155.193,225.1414,954,072.42
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.72110.331,860,808.61292,547,628

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Jackson County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Black River Falls WI Solar 6,0042322
Black River Falls WI Solar 4,8962522
Merrillan WI Solar 2,9544322

Jackson County, Wisconsin Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Jackson County results in 116,815,358.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1611th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 43rd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 893rd highest power plants of any county in the US, with 3 total plants. Jackson County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.

Jackson County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Approximately 62.50% of the electricity suppliers in Jackson County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Wisconsin has heavily restricted regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Jackson County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 3.95% of electricity generated. The national average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Wisconsin average is 2.35%, resulting in a rank of 1151st best in the US and a state rank of 57th best out of 3221 and 72 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Jackson County:

  • Alma Center, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Black River Falls, Wisconsin:
    • Jackelec: 19.22%
    • Black River Falls Municipal Utilities: 80.78%
  • Hixton, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Melrose, Wisconsin:
    • Jackelec: 3.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 97.00%
  • Merrillan, Wisconsin:
    • Jackelec: 7.59%
    • Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 92.41%
  • Taylor, Wisconsin:
    • Jackelec: 2.54%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Riverland Energy Cooperative: 47.46%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

Jackson County, Wisconsin has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

The largest electricity supplier in Jackson County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Jackelec.

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

Jackson County, Wisconsin has 8 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-06-04