Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Richland County generates 5.82 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Richland County the 609th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the United States.
Richland County produces 5.49 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy sources, giving the county a rank of 160th out of 3230 counties in the country.
With a state average residential electric bill of $110.62, Richland County consumers, on average, pay about 29.68% more than their fellow statesmen.
Richland County experienced a 185.71% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources during the course of the last year.
Richland County had a 112.22% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Richland County is the 19 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 72 counties in Wisconsin, with a population of 17,353 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 101,080.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
202,806 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
101,080 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
101,060 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20 MWh
Production per Capita
5.82 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
55,553,227 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,201.36 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Richland Center
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Richland Center Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.92¢ per kWh
- 2.33% higher than last month
- 5.76% higher than April last year
- 8.07% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 5.89% lower than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since April last year
- 18,361st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 280 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,103 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.15¢ per kWh
- 0.48% higher than last month
- 6.57% higher than April last year
- 10.62% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 6.01% lower than the US average
- 76th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since April last year
- 17,438th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 314 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,165 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$80.62 per month
- 8.25% lower than last month
- 0.71% higher than April last year
- 15.01% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 28.49% lower than the US average
- 47th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 3,515th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 163 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 576 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$94.22 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 3.29% higher than April last year
- 14.37% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 30.76% lower than the US average
- 48th 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
- 2,279th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 912 since April last year
Richland Center, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Richland Center's citizens spend 15.15 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.95 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $94.22 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 14.82% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Richland Center must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 30,593,302.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 487th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richland Center
Richland Center residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richland Center, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 | |
| Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.65 | 74.74 | 15,390.21 | 2,101,177.92 |
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Lone Rock, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Lone Rock's citizens spend 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the Wisconsin average rate of 16.95 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy. Lone Rock is home to 769 residents, which is the 447th largest population for a city in Wisconsin.
Electricity companies servicing Lone Rock must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,615,705.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 487th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lone Rock
Lone Rock residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lone Rock, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 |
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Viola, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Viola's citizens spend 11.94 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.95 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. More electricity is consumed in Viola than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 190207.78% of generation. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company.
There is one electricity plant in Viola. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 3,908,648.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 470th highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,004.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 20th worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Viola's primary fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Viola
Viola residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Viola, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company | BUNDLED | 11.93 | 87.77 | 4 | 2,907.56 | 346,860.82 |
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Electricity Production in Richland County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear CreekAlliant Energy (100.00%) | Richland County | WI | Solar | 95,292 | ||||
Richland Center Renewable Energy LLCRichland Center Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Richland County | WI | Other Biomass Gas | 5,768 | 3,305,716.02 | 573.11 | ||
Boaz Microgrid BatteryAlliant Energy (100.00%) | Muscoda | WI | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | 16 | ||||
| Viola | WI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 4 | 3,259.65 | 814.91 |
Richland County, Wisconsin Details
In Richland County, Solar makes up 94.27% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Other Biomass Gas (5.71%) and Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source (0.02%), these three fuel types make up 101,076 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county electricity production. The county has the 2207th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 55,553,227.31 kilograms. The county also ranks 2302nd highest in emissions per resident, averaging 3,201.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Richland County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is the 16th most plants within a county in Wisconsin.
Providers In Each City in Richland County:
- Blue River, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 49.95%
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 50.05%
- Boaz, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cazenovia, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lone Rock, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Richland Center, Wisconsin:
- Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 96.54%
- Alliant Energy: 3.46%
- Viola, Wisconsin:
- Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company: 100.00%
- Yuba, Wisconsin:
- Richland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Richland County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 9,756 |
| 2 | Richland Electric Cooperative | 3,505 |
| 3 | Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 2,844 |
| 4 | Vernon Electric Cooperative | 82 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Richland County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Richland County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Richland County, Wisconsin?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Richland County, Wisconsin.
How many power plants are located in Richland County, Wisconsin?
There are 4 power plants in Richland County, Wisconsin
