Lincoln County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
There was a 4.94% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 1.35 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 18th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
Lincoln County is the 2281st highest polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. The county emits 3,083.89 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 5.58% over the last 12 months.
Lincoln County averages 6.91 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 8th highest in the state out of 72.
Lincoln County ranks 15th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for total natural gas generation, with 38,382.89 megawatt hours generated using the fuel.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
332,747 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
234,420 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
196,004 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
38,416 MWh
Production per Capita
8.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
87,514,503 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,083.89 kg
Merrill, WI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour for Merrill, which is 1.73% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.81 cents. The city had an undesirable 11.50% decrease in the usage of renewable fuel sources, such as solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuels, like coal or oil. The Wisconsin average monthly residential electricity bill is $111.69, while the Merrill average is 10.26% less at $100.22 per month. This is the 75th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Wisconsin.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Merrill averages 4,469.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 41,758,797.95 kilograms, which is the 130th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Wisconsin. The city is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 9th most plants within a city in Wisconsin out of the state's 810 cities. In Merrill, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrill
Merrill residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Merrill, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.52 | 100.22 | 28,390 | 2,968,589.46 | 490,392,136 |
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Tomahawk, WI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.28 cents per kilowatt hour for Tomahawk, which is 3.17% lower than the average Wisconsin rate of 16.81 cents. Wisconsin Public Service has an estimated 452 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $111.69, while the Tomahawk average is 3.47% below at $107.82 per month. This is the 194th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Wisconsin.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Tomahawk averages 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 20,563,354.08 kilograms, which is the 193rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Wisconsin. All of the electricity sold in Tomahawk has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tomahawk
Tomahawk residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tomahawk, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.52 | 100.22 | 2,968,589.46 | 490,392,136 |
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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packaging of America Tomahawk MillPCA-Tomahawk Mill (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WI | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 109,329.92 | 36,931,073.79 | 337.79 | ||
Grandfather FallsWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 85,141 | ||||
AlexanderWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Merrill | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 20,138 | ||||
| Lincoln County | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,559 | |||||
| Merrill | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,252 |
Lincoln County, Wisconsin Details
Lincoln County citizens average 3,083.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Lincoln County from electricity consumption is 87,514,502.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 60th highest amount in the state and 2281st in the United States. Approximately 59.42% of Lincoln County's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 16.74% and Natural Gas at 16.37% of production. Lincoln County has 5 electricity plants, which is 559th most in the US.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Wisconsin Public Service.
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
How many power plants are within Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
There are 5 power plants in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Public Service | 37,002 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 9,041 |
| 3 | Price Electric Cooperative | 460 |
| 4 | Taylor Electric | 254 |
