Oconto County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Oconto County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
With a population of 38,691 residents, Oconto County is the 1241st largest county in the nation.
Wisconsin Public Service is the largest supplier in Oconto County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Releasing 225,557,366.46 kilograms of CO2 gases, Oconto County has the 35th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in Wisconsin.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Oconto County experienced a 1.78% rise during the past 12 months.
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Oconto County's average price is 0.08% lower than at 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour.
The county is ranked as the 1698th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity production, generating 12,996 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
452,186 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,996 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,996 MWh
Production per Capita
0.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
225,557,366 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,829.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oconto
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Oconto Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.75¢ per kWh
- 2.69% higher than last month
- 0.48% lower than April last year
- 3.26% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 0.96% lower than the US average
- 254th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 204 since April last year
- 20,114th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 482 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,698 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.46¢ per kWh
- 0.04% lower than last month
- 5.75% higher than April last year
- 2.9% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 2.11% higher than the US average
- 293rd in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 127 since April last year
- 21,647th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 299 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,061 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$84.43 per month
- 8.76% lower than last month
- 7.46% lower than April last year
- 10.99% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 25.11% lower than the US average
- 158th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 28 since April last year
- 4,947th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 496 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,064 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$100.46 per month
- 0.56% lower than last month
- 2.91% higher than April last year
- 8.7% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 26.17% lower than the US average
- 164th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 3,304th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,249 since April last year
Oconto, WI Electricity Overview
Oconto averages a residential electricity price of 16.46 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 2.90% below the state's average price of 16.95 cents, resulting in the city ranking 293rd out of 810 cities in Wisconsin for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 7,817.83 megawatt hours, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in Oconto are faced with 0.86 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 102.25 minutes.
The 52,849.13 megawatt hours consumed in Oconto must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 487th highest polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 27,142,027.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 163rd largest amount in Wisconsin.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oconto
Oconto residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oconto, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.39 | 128.21 | 92,936.89 | 14,301,268.44 | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 98.31 | 2,923,113.06 | 482,250,843 |
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Oconto Falls, WI Electricity Overview
Oconto Falls averages a residential electricity price of 17.27 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 1.84% more than Wisconsin's average price of 16.95 cents. The Wisconsin average monthly residential electricity bill is $110.62, while the Oconto Falls average is 6.98% below at $102.9 per month. This is the 178th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. The city's hydroelectric dams produce 12,996 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity.
Oconto Falls has the 3rd highest power plants of any city in the state, with 3 total plants. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. The city averages 3,700.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 785th highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities for emissions efficiency. At 3,700.69 kilograms per person and 2,900 citizens in the city, the city emits 10,732,001.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 277th highest amount in Wisconsin for total pollution. Oconto Falls has roughly 100.00% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oconto Falls
Oconto Falls residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.76 | 90.24 | 8,992.01 | 1,417,456.63 |
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Gillett, WI Electricity Overview
Gillett averages a residential electricity price of 17.24 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 1.66% more than Wisconsin's average price of 16.95 cents. WE Energies is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in Gillett deal with 0.83 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 114.75 minutes.
The 14,585.52 megawatt hours consumed in Gillett must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 84th highest polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 7,490,767.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 346th largest amount in Wisconsin.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gillett
Gillett residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gillett, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.39 | 128.21 | 92,936.89 | 14,301,268.44 | |
| WE Energies | BUNDLED | 19.05 | 118.22 | 7,766,178.12 | 1,479,244,337 |
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Electricity Production in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Oconto County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,352 | |||||
Oconto Falls LowerN E W Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Oconto Falls | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,420 | ||||
Oconto Falls UpperN E W Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Oconto Falls | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,224 |
Oconto County, Wisconsin Details
Oconto County has the 21st most electricity plants of any county in the state, with 3 total plants. For every citizen in the county there are 5,829.71 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This ranks them 37th highest in Wisconsin out of 72 counties for emissions from electricity consumption per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 225,557,366.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 35th highest in Wisconsin and 967th in the US. Oconto County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Oconto County:
- Gillett, Wisconsin:
- WE Energies: 50.00%
- Oconto Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Lena, Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
- Oconto Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Oconto, Wisconsin:
- Oconto Electric Cooperative: 7.12%
- Wisconsin Public Service: 92.88%
- Oconto Falls, Wisconsin:
- Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
- Suring, Wisconsin:
- Oconto Electric Cooperative: 7.24%
- Wisconsin Public Service: 92.76%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
Oconto County, Wisconsin is home to 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity company in Oconto County, Wisconsin by total revenue is Wisconsin Public Service.
Which electricity companies offer service in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Public Service | 27,015 |
| 2 | WE Energies | 9,879 |
| 3 | Oconto Electric Cooperative | 8,456 |
| 4 | Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities | 1,538 |
How many power plants are within Oconto County, Wisconsin?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Oconto County, Wisconsin
