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 $145.29
  • The average electricity rate in Jackson County, WI is 16.02¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Jackson County, WI

The average residential electric bill in Jackson County, WI is $145.29 per month. Jackson County, WI is the 61st most expensive county in Wisconsin for electricity.

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Citizens in Jackson County face an average of 0.9 outages lasting 94.92 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.

The largest electricity supplier in Jackson County by number of customers is Jackelec.

Jackson County has no power generation sources and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.

Residents of Jackson County consume enough electricity to emit 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the Wisconsin average of 5,882.51.

There was a 0.20% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the preceding 12 months in Jackson County.

With a population of 21,004 residents, Jackson County is the 50th largest county by population in Wisconsin and the 1832nd largest in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    247,467 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.78 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    125,917,797 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,994.94 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, 6.91% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.73 cents. Black River Falls Municipal Utilities has an estimated 1,737 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.

The consumption of electricity in Black River Falls accounts for 21,066,232.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 191st largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 330th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Black River Falls, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Black River Falls

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/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 UtilitiesBUNDLED15.69108.4219,160.293,006,378.3
JackelecBUNDLED16.16156.3193,505.8515,106,317.18

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, 24.44% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $97.6. This is 33.68% below the nationwide average bill of $147.16. With an estimated 401 residential customers, Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city.

The consumption of electricity in Merrillan accounts for 3,740,844.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 485th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 330th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Merrillan, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

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 ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED16.16156.3193,505.8515,106,317.18
Merrillan, Wisconsin Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.4271.32,633.33274,446.35

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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, 4.75% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.73 cents. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $114.12 per month, while the US average is $147.16. 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 3,279,234.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 515th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 20th 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 ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
JackelecBUNDLED16.16156.3193,505.8515,106,317.18
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.65110.671,878,934293,996,045

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Jackson County, Wisconsin Production Fuel Makeup

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 electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

Jackson County, Wisconsin has 8 electricity companies offering service in the area.

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Jackelec is the largest electricity provider in Jackson County, Wisconsin.

Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Wisconsin?

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Published: 2025-07-31