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Lafayette County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Lafayette County ranks 2nd out of 72 counties in the state in electricity produced from wind turbines.
Lafayette County is ranked 375th out of 3230 counties in the United States for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 22.26 megawatt hours per person each year.
Lafayette County generates 0.00% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, giving it a ranking of 34th in Wisconsin out of 72 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.
Residents of Lafayette County consume enough electricity to emit 0.2 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 2945th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the US.
Lafayette County is the 29th highest county in Wisconsin for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
Lafayette County has experienced a 6.32% decline within the past 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
195,371 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
370,916 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
370,908 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8 MWh
Production per Capita
22.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,395 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
0.2 kg
Darlington, WI Electricity Overview
Darlington's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.66% less than the state's average price of 16.81 cents. This means the city is 219th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for best average electricity rate. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.92 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 90.05 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage. Alliant Energy sells an estimated 1,921.81 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider.
Electricity consumption in Darlington results in the release of 14,247,768.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 244th highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 270th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Darlington must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Darlington
Darlington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Darlington, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 112.88 | 3,599,558.95 | 584,121,619 | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.31 | 168.32 | 189,567 | 27,120,800 |
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Shullsburg, WI Electricity Overview
Shullsburg's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 18.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.61% more than the state's average price of 16.81 cents. This means the city is 643rd out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Shullsburg are faced with 0.92 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 90.05 minutes. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shullsburg, Wisconsin Electric Utility.
Electricity consumption in Shullsburg results in the release of 7,600,418.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 347th highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 27th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Shullsburg must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shullsburg
Shullsburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shullsburg, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 112.88 | 3,599,558.95 | 584,121,619 | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.31 | 168.32 | 189,567 | 27,120,800 | |
| Shullsburg, Wisconsin Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 21.41 | 152.52 | 5,180.66 | 1,109,147.24 |
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Belmont, WI Electricity Overview
Belmont's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.22% less than the state's average price of 16.81 cents. This means the city is 110th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Belmont are faced with 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Belmont Electric.
Electricity consumption in Belmont results in the release of 6,032,078.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 383rd highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 683rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Belmont must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belmont
Belmont residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belmont, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.23 | 112.88 | 3,599,558.95 | 584,121,619 | |
| Belmont Electric | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 94.29 | 3,774.35 | 528,407.62 |
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Electricity Production in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quilt Block Wind Farm LLCEDP Renewables North America (100.00%) | Lafayette County | WI | Wind | 370,908 | ||||
| Argyle | WI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 8 | 6,445.22 | 805.65 |
Lafayette County, Wisconsin Details
Electricity consumption in Lafayette County results in the release of 3,394.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2944th highest in the United States out of 3230 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 72nd worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has 2 power generation plants, which is 1111th highest in the nation. Lafayette County's primary fuel is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Lafayette County:
- Argyle, Wisconsin:
- Argyle, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company: 100.00%
- Belmont, Wisconsin:
- Belmont Electric: 50.97%
- Alliant Energy: 49.03%
- Benton, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 50.50%
- Benton, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 49.50%
- Blanchardville, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Darlington, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 72.05%
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 27.95%
- Gratiot, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 41.39%
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 58.61%
- Shullsburg, Wisconsin:
- Shullsburg, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 54.76%
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 7.00%
- Alliant Energy: 38.23%
- South Wayne, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
Lafayette County, Wisconsin is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity supplier in Lafayette County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
There are 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
What electricity companies offer service in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 16,821 |
| 2 | Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative | 2,930 |
| 3 | Shullsburg, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 752 |
| 4 | Belmont Electric | 578 |
| 5 | Argyle, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company | 502 |
| 6 | Benton, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 457 |
