La Crosse County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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La Crosse County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Residents of La Crosse County are faced with an average of 1.08 power outages each year, with an average of 127.66 minutes per outage.
La Crosse County has the 1411th highest total electricity production out of 3230 counties in the United States, producing 64,620 megawatt hours.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in La Crosse County is Northern States Power Company.
La Crosse County produces 4.60% of their needed electricity and must bring in the remaining 95.40% from neighboring counties.
Electricity generation plants in La Crosse County have experienced a 0.94% drop in the usage of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation within the past year.
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, La Crosse County's average rate is 2.53% lower than at 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,405,890 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
64,620 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
49,091 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
15,529 MWh
Production per Capita
0.54 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
804,695,281 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,689.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in La Crosse
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La Crosse Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.09¢ per kWh
- 1.59% higher than last month
- 0.73% higher than April last year
- 7.07% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 4.87% lower than the US average
- 185th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 18,791st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 205 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 833 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.04¢ per kWh
- 0.06% higher than last month
- 4.68% higher than April last year
- 5.39% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 0.51% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 41 since April last year
- 19,853rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 163 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,136 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$105.9 per month
- 8.03% lower than last month
- 3.31% lower than April last year
- 11.64% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 6.07% lower than the US average
- 670th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 13,311th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,850 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,596 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$124.33 per month
- 0.24% lower than last month
- 1.22% higher than April last year
- 12.99% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 8.64% lower than the US average
- 670th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
- 11,578th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 59 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 945 since April last year
La Crosse, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens who call La Crosse home have an average residential electricity rate of 16.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.39% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.95 cents and 0.51% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city has a deficiency of 553,416.94 megawatt hours due to customers using 919.07% more electricity than is generated. This results in the city having to purchase supplemental electricity. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity generation is 0.85 megawatt hours per person. This results in a ranking of 50th in Wisconsin out of 810 cities.
Approximately 7,571.84 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 810 cities. At 7,571.84 kilograms per person and 52,505 people in the city, the city emits 397,559,686.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 11th largest amount in Wisconsin for total emissions. Power producing plants in the city most often use Wood/Wood Waste Solids, which accounts for 53.74% (or 32,358.19 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city. When taken together with Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (25.02%) and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (20.47%), these three fuel sources make up 99.23% of the city electricity production. La Crosse has one electricity generation plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Crosse
La Crosse residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Crosse, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 60,215 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 | |
| Vernon Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.75 | 149.35 | 111,836.04 | 18,735,035.44 |
Zips with electric coverage in La Crosse, Wisconsin include: 54601, 54650, 54603
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Onalaska, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Onalaska home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.54% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.95 cents and 1.72% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. Onalaska produces 2.01% of the electricity consumed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Customers in Onalaska experience 1.08 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 127.66 minutes.
Approximately 6,015.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 16th worst polluter in the state out of 810 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 112,852,873.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Landfill Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Onalaska. Onalaska has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Onalaska
Onalaska residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Onalaska, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 |
Zips with electric coverage in Onalaska, Wisconsin include: 54601, 54650, 54603
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Holmen, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Holmen home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.55% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.95 cents and 1.73% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in Holmen deal with 1.08 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 127.66 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Holmen average is 0.34% higher at $138.5 per month.
Approximately 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 84th worst polluter in the state out of 810 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 63,701,533.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holmen
Holmen residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Holmen, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 |
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Electricity Production in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
French IslandNorthern States Power Company (100.00%) | La Crosse | WI | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 60,215 | 113,338,217.72 | 1,882.23 | 6/2030 | |
Onalaska Campus Landfill BiogasGundersen Lutheran Biogas I LLC (100.00%) | Onalaska | WI | Landfill Gas | 4,405 | 2,513,575.11 | 570.62 |
La Crosse County, Wisconsin Details
Approximately 6,689.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 780th worst in the nation. At 6,689.4 kilograms per person and 120,294 residents in the county, the county emits 804,695,280.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 418th highest rank in the United States Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the fuel of choice in La Crosse County, with 50.07% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste are the second and third most used fuel sources, respectively, for electricity generation. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is used to make 23.32% of electricity generation and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste makes up 19.08% of total generation in the county. La Crosse County has 2 electricity plants, which is 1033rd most in the country.
Providers In Each City in La Crosse County:
- Bangor, Wisconsin:
- Bangor Municipal Utility: 100.00%
- Holmen, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 49.98%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.02%
- La Crosse, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 76.99%
- Vernon Electric Cooperative: 4.51%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 18.50%
- Onalaska, Wisconsin:
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.74%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.26%
- Rockland, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 11.01%
- Bangor Municipal Utility: 88.99%
- West Salem, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 84.03%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 15.97%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
How many electric companies offer service in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
La Crosse County, Wisconsin has 5 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 17,739 |
| 2 | Bangor Municipal Utility | 1,794 |
| 3 | Riverland Energy Cooperative | 1,758 |
| 4 | Vernon Electric Cooperative | 494 |
| 5 | Jackelec | 202 |
How many power plants are in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 electricity plants in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
