Lincoln County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, WI is $104.86
- The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, WI is 17.18¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, WI
The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, WI is $104.86 per month. Lincoln County, WI is the 10th most expensive county in Wisconsin for electricity.
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Lincoln County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
There was a 10.00% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County is the 1035th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 28,378 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 223,048.89.
Lincoln County uses 49.88% more electricity than it generates.
Sadly, in the last 12 months, there has been a 8.37% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources in the county.
Lincoln County has a population of 28,378 citizens.
Roughly 18.66% of Lincoln County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 797th highest county in the nation out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
334,300 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
223,049 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
181,418 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
41,631 MWh
Production per Capita
7.86 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
94,726,236 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,338.02 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Merrill
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Merrill Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.36¢ per kWh
- 3.23% lower than last month
- 1.82% lower than November last year
- 3.2% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 3.95% lower than the US average
- 557th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 161 since November last year
- 16,950th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,022 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,934 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.34¢ per kWh
- 0.15% lower than last month
- 0.69% lower than November last year
- 4.93% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 0.89% lower than the US average
- 382nd in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 180 since November last year
- 19,008th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 324 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,698 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$87.92 per month
- 4.54% higher than last month
- 3.58% lower than November last year
- 9.69% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 25.64% lower than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 3,654th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 303 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,759 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$96.27 per month
- 0.28% lower than last month
- 3.6% lower than November last year
- 12.99% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 32.32% lower than the US average
- 167th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since November last year
- 1,769th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,267 since November last year
Merrill, WI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.34 cents per kilowatt hour for Merrill, which is 6.44% less than the average Wisconsin rate of 17.47 cents. The US average monthly residential power bill is $146.93, while the Merrill average is 34.48% less at $96.27 per month. The city is ranked 43rd in Wisconsin in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 27,202 megawatt hours produced.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Merrill averages 4,475.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 41,818,220.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 128th highest for total emissions in Wisconsin. Approximately 100.00% of Merrill's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Merrill has no electricity plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merrill
Merrill residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Merrill, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.46 | 99.52 | 27,202 | 2,996,248.8 | 493,037,391 |
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Tomahawk, WI Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.34 cents per kilowatt hour for Tomahawk, which is 6.44% less than the average Wisconsin rate of 17.47 cents. Selling an estimated 10,651.63 megawatt hours each year, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $146.93, while the Tomahawk average is 34.48% lower at $96.27 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Tomahawk averages 5,944.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 20,264,487.06 kilograms, which is the 193rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Wisconsin. All of the electricity sold in Tomahawk has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tomahawk
Tomahawk residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tomahawk, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.46 | 99.52 | 2,996,248.8 | 493,037,391 |
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Lincoln County, Wisconsin Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packaging of America Tomahawk MillPCA-Tomahawk Mill (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WI | Natural Gas | 112,897.89 | 17 | 38,587,922.23 | 20 | 341.79 | 33 | ||
Grandfather FallsWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 76,429 | 7 | 1 | 1 | ||||
AlexanderWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Merrill | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,996 | 29 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Merrill | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,206 | 41 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Lincoln County | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,520 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Lincoln County, Wisconsin Production Fuel Makeup
Lincoln County citizens average 3,338.02 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 94,726,235.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 55th highest amount in the state and 2216th in the United States. Approximately 55.45% of Lincoln County's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Natural Gas at 18.66% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 17.66% of production. Lincoln County has 5 electricity plants, which is 576th 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 3 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 | 37,453 |
| 2 | Price Electric Cooperative | 472 |
| 3 | Taylor Electric | 261 |
