La Crosse County, WI: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

La Crosse County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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La Crosse County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in La Crosse County is Northern States Power Company.

La Crosse County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 0.13 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 22nd highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.

La Crosse County uses 2005.52% more megawatt hours than it produces.

La Crosse County is 28th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 51,139.37 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.

La Crosse County ranks 12th out of 72 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using 1,408,823.49 megawatt hours.

La Crosse County has the 1480th highest total electricity production of all 3230 counties in the US, producing 66,911 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,408,823 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    66,911 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    51,139 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    15,772 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    812,111,810 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,751.06 kg

La Crosse, WI Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call La Crosse home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.57% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.77 cents and 2.14% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. La Crosse produces 10.19% of the electricity consumed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Approximately 7,717.1 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 7,717.1 kilograms per person and 52,505 people in the city, the city emits 405,186,374.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 9th largest amount in Wisconsin for total emissions. Power producing plants in the city most often use Wood/Wood Waste Solids, which accounts for 54.29% (or 34,012.73 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city. When taken together with Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (25.10%) and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (20.53%), these three fuel sources make up 99.92% 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
220th15.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Crosse
697th$125.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Crosse Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Crosse, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.2262,6491,912,478.13304,430,315
Riverland Energy CooperativeBUNDLED14.27159.67241,19134,419,600
Vernon Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.36145.82124,347.7619,104,373.09

Zips with electric coverage in La Crosse, Wisconsin include: 54601, 54650, 54603

Onalaska, WI Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Onalaska home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.65% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.77 cents and 5.36% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Onalaska residents consume 5155.04% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity production totals 0.23 megawatt hours per citizen.

Approximately 6,017.94 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 112,896,591.19 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
133rd15.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Onalaska
748th$137.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Onalaska Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Onalaska, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315
Riverland Energy CooperativeBUNDLED14.27159.67241,19134,419,600

Zips with electric coverage in Onalaska, Wisconsin include: 54601, 54650, 54603

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Holmen, WI Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Holmen home have an average residential electricity rate of 15.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.69% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.77 cents and 5.41% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $137.71 per month.

Approximately 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 192nd worst polluter in the state out of 810 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 63,646,579.11 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 January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
117th15.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Holmen
751st$137.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Holmen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Holmen, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315
Riverland Energy CooperativeBUNDLED14.27159.67241,19134,419,600

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Electricity Production in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
La Crosse WI Wood/Wood Waste Solids 62,171120,191,737.661,933.246/2030
Onalaska Campus Landfill BiogasGundersen Lutheran Biogas I LLC (100.00%)
Onalaska WI Landfill Gas 4,2622,574,549.08604.07

La Crosse County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 6,751.06 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 788th worst in the nation. At 6,751.06 kilograms per person and 120,294 residents in the county, the county emits 812,111,810.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 414th highest rank in the United States Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the fuel of choice in La Crosse County, with 50.83% 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 23.50% of electricity generation and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste makes up 19.23% of total generation in the county. La Crosse County has 2 electricity plants, which is 1100th most in the country.

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
50.83%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
23.50%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
19.23%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
6.37%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.26%
OTHER
Other
-0.19%

La Crosse County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Out of the 5 suppliers in La Crosse County, 4 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Wisconsin has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

In La Crosse County one company reports energy loss, Riverland Energy Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 3.72%. With a state average energy loss of 2.46%, La Crosse County is ranked as the 45th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in La Crosse County:

  • Bangor, Wisconsin:
    • Bangor Municipal Utility: 50.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
  • Holmen, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.00%
  • La Crosse, Wisconsin:
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 4.51%
    • Riverland Energy Cooperative: 18.50%
    • Northern States Power Company: 76.99%
  • Onalaska, Wisconsin:
    • Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.58%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.42%
  • Rockland, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • West Salem, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%

* 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?

How many power plants are in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?

There are 2 electricity plants in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06