Pierce County, WI: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Pierce County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pierce County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

There was a 3.13% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the past year in Pierce County.

Pierce County is home to 42,204 citizens and its power plants produce 1,686 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 0.04 megawatt hours per capita per year.

With total generation of 1,686 megawatt hours, Pierce County is the 58th highest producer of electricity in Wisconsin out of 72 counties.

At $152.18, the average monthly residential electric bill in Pierce County is 36.26% higher than the state average.

Citizens of Pierce County consume enough electricity to emit 6,011.53 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.

The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity generation in Pierce County grew by 7.53% last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    494,864 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,686 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,686 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    253,710,477 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,011.53 kg

Recent Energy News in River Falls

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River Falls Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 0.57% higher than January last year
  • 8.81% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 1.37% lower than the US average
  • 232nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
  • 16,269th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,307 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,033 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.05% higher than last month
  • 5.42% higher than January last year
  • 4.83% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 5.44% lower than the US average
  • 233rd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
  • 15,965th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 159 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,466 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$130.92 per month

  • 10.22% higher than last month
  • 3.07% lower than January last year
  • 3.51% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.28% lower than the US average
  • 600th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
  • 6,952nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,164 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,199 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$115.4 per month

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 2.72% higher than January last year
  • 2.52% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.01% lower than the US average
  • 600th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
  • 7,100th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 840 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 124 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.99% lower than last month
  • 2.28% higher than January last year
  • 8.53% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.93% lower than the US average
  • 307th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 10,792nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 203 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,269 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 5.23% higher than January last year
  • 5.56% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.96% lower than the US average
  • 324th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since January last year
  • 12,495th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,825 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$634.49 per month

  • 5.2% higher than last month
  • 0.64% lower than January last year
  • 3.68% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 61.07% lower than the US average
  • 490th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 15,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,028 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 225 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$657.99 per month

  • 0.05% lower than last month
  • 3.56% higher than January last year
  • 6.23% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 59.8% lower than the US average
  • 490th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 15,752nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.87¢ per kWh

  • 2.26% lower than last month
  • 3.52% lower than January last year
  • 9.4% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 19.94% lower than the US average
  • 306th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 11,910th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 913 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,805 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% lower than last month
  • 3.82% higher than January last year
  • 2.08% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 14.52% lower than the US average
  • 314th in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 16,969th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 536 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,035 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$116,972.03 per month

  • 0.26% higher than last month
  • 6.04% lower than January last year
  • 47.97% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 246.97% higher than the US average
  • 781st in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 25,117th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$128,761.92 per month

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 4.08% higher than January last year
  • 51.79% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 276.37% higher than the US average
  • 782nd in the state out of 784 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since January last year
  • 25,369th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 841 since January last year

River Falls, WI Electricity Overview

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River Falls' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 5.25% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $108.46 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in River Falls pay a 2.89% markdown compared to other residents of the US. Selling an estimated 56,753.81 megawatt hours, River Falls Municipal Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

River Falls' electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 96,863,109.38 kilograms, which is 51st largest amount in the state out of 810 cities. More importantly, the city averages 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 270th highest in Wisconsin in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in River Falls

River Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
135th15.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of River Falls
211th$108.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for River Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in River Falls, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728
Pierce-Pepin Cooperative ServicesBUNDLED16.09200.33110,850.3317,834,927.37
River Falls Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED14.1895.5752,2027,401,900

Prescott, WI Electricity Overview

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Prescott's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 0.18% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 30 residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Prescott's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 26,227,475.38 kilograms, which is 166th largest amount in the state out of 810 cities. More importantly, the city averages 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 270th highest in Wisconsin in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prescott

Prescott residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
246th16.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prescott
427th$115.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prescott Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prescott, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728

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Ellsworth, WI Electricity Overview

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Ellsworth's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 0.26% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 38 residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Ellsworth's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 20,110,948.23 kilograms, which is 195th largest amount in the state out of 810 cities. More importantly, the city averages 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 27th highest in Wisconsin in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellsworth

Ellsworth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.126/kWh$139.59/mo.$80.36/mo.
287th16.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellsworth
765th$137.61Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellsworth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellsworth, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.04115.411,887,441.58302,679,728
Pierce-Pepin Cooperative ServicesBUNDLED16.09200.33110,850.3317,834,927.37

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Electricity Production in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Pierce County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Huneke I CSGHuneke I CSG LLC (100.00%)
Pierce County WI Solar 1,686

Pierce County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Pierce County has the 1020th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the US, emitting 253,710,477.05 kilograms per year. The county also ranks 946th highest in pollution per resident, averaging 6,011.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Solar is the primary fuel source in Pierce County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Pierce County has one electricity producing plant.

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Pierce County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Of the 5 electric providers in Pierce County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Wisconsin has highly restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Pierce County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.27% of their energy lost per year. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Pierce County a rank of 478th best in the country out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Pierce County:

  • Bay City, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Ellsworth, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 73.85%
    • Pierce-Pepin Cooperative Services: 26.15%
  • Elmwood, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Maiden Rock, Wisconsin:
    • Pierce-Pepin Cooperative Services: 41.62%
    • Northern States Power Company: 58.38%
  • Maine, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 50.00%
  • Plum City, Wisconsin:
    • Pierce-Pepin Cooperative Services: 31.31%
    • Northern States Power Company: 68.69%
  • Prescott, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • River Falls, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.34%
    • Pierce-Pepin Cooperative Services: 2.77%
    • River Falls Municipal Utilities: 46.89%
  • Spring Valley, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 48.75%
    • Pierce-Pepin Cooperative Services: 13.50%
    • St Croix Electric Cooperative: 37.74%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Pierce County, Wisconsin?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Pierce County, Wisconsin.

How many power plants are within Pierce County, Wisconsin?

Pierce County, Wisconsin has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

Pierce County, Wisconsin has 5 electricity companies offering service in the area.

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Published: 2024-03-29