Marathon County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Marathon County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Marathon County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Over the course of the previous year Marathon County has experienced a 21.68% reduction in coal usage, dropping from a previous total of 4,362,891.04 megawatt hours produced from burning coal to 3,417,120.83 megawatt hours.

Natural gas makes up 0.82% of the electricity generation in Marathon County, resulting in a ranking of 16th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for natural gas generation.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 93.04% of the megawatt hours produced in Marathon County, ranking it 7th in the state out of 72 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

Marathon County has the 229th highest pollution level from electricity use in the nation, releasing 1,447,529,412.96 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Marathon County pay an average rate of 1.23% above the national average at 16.21 cents per kilowatt hour.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 6.96%, or 257,853.04 megawatt hours, of Marathon County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 8th in Wisconsin for total megawatt hours from renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,617,631 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,706,661 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    257,853 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,448,808 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    26.87 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,447,529,413 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    10,492.54 kg

Wausau, WI Electricity Overview

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Wausau's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 3.19% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. The city is ranked 38th in Wisconsin in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 29,039 megawatt hours produced. The city has a deficiency of 436,992.3 megawatt hours due to residents consuming 1504.85% more electricity than the city generates. This leads to the city having to import extra electricity.

The consumption of electricity in Wausau accounts for 224,806,131.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 23rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 758th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Wausau's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Wausau has the 25th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wausau

Wausau residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
495th16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wausau
75th$100.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wausau Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wausau, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.2229,0392,968,589.46490,392,136

Zips with electric coverage in Wausau, Wisconsin include: 54401, 54403, 54476

Weston, WI Electricity Overview

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Weston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 3.19% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $100.22. This is 27.38% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Weston accounts for 94,154,706.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 53rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 270th worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Weston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Weston

Weston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
495th16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Weston
75th$100.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Weston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Weston, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.222,968,589.46490,392,136

Zips with electric coverage in Weston, Wisconsin include: 54403, 54476, 54471

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Kronenwetter, WI Electricity Overview

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Kronenwetter's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 4.13% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $110.64. This is 19.84% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Kronenwetter accounts for 49,806,868.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 113th largest emissions amount in the state out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 683rd worst in Wisconsin for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Kronenwetter, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kronenwetter

Kronenwetter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.124/kWh$128.02/mo.$71.90/mo.
570th16.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kronenwetter
223rd$110.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kronenwetter Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Wisconsin Electric CooperativeBUNDLED19.74132.8560,920.9712,025,391.57
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.52100.222,968,589.46490,392,136

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Electricity Production in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Marathon County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rothschild WI Coal 3,399,1483,167,037,065.25931.71
Rothschild Biomass Cogen FacilityWE Energies (100.00%)
Rothschild WI Wood/Wood Waste Solids 173,123108,069,522.4624.24
Mosinee MillAhlstrom-Munksjo (23.30%)Expera Specialty Solutions (62.76%)
Mosinee WI Black Liquour 118,313.4848,546,992.1410.33
Wausau WI Conventional Hydroelectric 29,039
Domtar Paper Company RothschildDomtar Paper Company Rothschild (100.00%)
Rothschild WI Conventional Hydroelectric 3,526.38

Marathon County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emitting 1,447,529,412.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Marathon County ranks 5th worst out of 72 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 10,492.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 6th highest in the state in this category. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Coal, which makes up 92.19% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used during electricity production include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 4.54% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 1.27% of generation. Marathon County has 5 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 460th most power plants within a county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
92.19%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
4.54%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
1.27%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
1.12%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.82%
OTHER
Other
0.07%

Marathon County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity suppliers in Marathon County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Wisconsin has heavily restricted regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Marathon County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 2.71% of electricity generated. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Wisconsin average is 2.46%, resulting in a rank of 298th best in the US and a state rank of 15th best out of 3230 and 72 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Marathon County:

  • Aniwa, Wisconsin:
    • Badger Power Marketing Authority: 49.99%
    • Alliant Energy: 50.01%
  • Athens, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 55.30%
    • Taylor Electric: 44.70%
  • Edgar, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
  • Eland, Wisconsin:
    • Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 3.32%
    • Alliant Energy: 48.32%
    • Badger Power Marketing Authority: 48.36%
  • Elderon, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 33.33%
    • Northern States Power Company: 33.33%
    • Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Fenwood, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Hatley, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 47.71%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 4.59%
    • Northern States Power Company: 47.71%
  • Kronenwetter, Wisconsin:
    • Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative: 11.29%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 44.36%
    • Northern States Power Company: 44.36%
  • Marathon City, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Mosinee, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Rothschild, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Schofield, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
  • Spencer, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Clark Electric: 50.00%
  • Stratford, Wisconsin:
    • Stratford, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 49.91%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.09%
  • Wausau, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Weston, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Marathon County, Wisconsin?

Marathon County, Wisconsin has 5 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Marathon County, Wisconsin?

The largest electricity supplier in Marathon County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Wisconsin Public Service.

How many electric companies offer service in Marathon County, Wisconsin?

Marathon County, Wisconsin has 8 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Marathon County, Wisconsin?

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Published: 2024-01-31