Richland County, WI: Electric Rates From 4 Providers

Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Richland County produces 99.99% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 5.97 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

Richland County is the 5th highest producer of solar energy by megawatt hours produced in Wisconsin.

With a population of 17,353 residents, Richland County is the 57th largest county by population in Wisconsin and the 2022nd largest in the nation.

Richland County is the 1183rd highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.

Richland County residents have an average residential electricity expense of $140.58, which is 2.46% higher than the national average bill of $137.21.

Richland County consumes 96.05% more electricity than it produces.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    203,230 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    103,661 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    103,646 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    15 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.97 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    56,505,129 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,256.22 kg

Richland Center, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Richland Center's citizens spend 14.36 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.77 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $111.08, while the Richland Center average is 16.42% lower at $92.84 per month. This ranks the city 37th in the state for average monthly bill total.

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 30,566,909.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 192nd highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richland Center

Richland Center residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.105/kWh$141.06/mo.$72.50/mo.
57th14.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Richland Center
37th$92.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Richland Center Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Richland Center, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED16.01112.383,628,151.73580,726,147
Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.5272.9717,1122,142,600

Lone Rock, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Lone Rock's citizens spend 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the Wisconsin average rate of 16.77 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.01 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Lone Rock is the 447th largest city in the state, with a population of 769.

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 4,611,723.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 23rd highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lone Rock

Lone Rock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.105/kWh$141.06/mo.$72.50/mo.
306th16.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lone Rock
237th$112.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lone Rock Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lone Rock, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED16.01112.383,628,151.73580,726,147

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Viola, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Viola's citizens spend 12.91 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.77 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. More electricity is consumed in Viola than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 108916.97% of generation. Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

There is one electricity plant in Viola. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 3,906,266.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 472nd highest in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. Averaging 6,000.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 18th 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 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.
17th12.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Viola
59th$97.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Viola Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Viola, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315
Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility CompanyBUNDLED10.9485.6873,232.84353,698.74

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Electricity Production in Richland County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Richland County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Richland County WI Solar 93,639
Richland Center Renewable Energy LLCRichland Center Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Richland County WI Other Biomass Gas 9,6215,513,796.44573.1
Viola WI Distillate Fuel Oil 75,778.47825.5
Boaz Microgrid BatteryAlliant Energy (100.00%)
Muscoda WI Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -4

Richland County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Richland County, Solar makes up 90.70% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Other Biomass Gas (9.28%) and Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source (0.01%), these three fuel types make up 103,654 megawatt hours (or 99.99%) county electricity production. The county has the 2174th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 56,505,128.53 kilograms. The county also ranks 2223rd highest in emissions per resident, averaging 3,256.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Richland County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is the 14th most plants within a county in Wisconsin.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
90.70%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
9.28%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
0.01%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Richland County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Of the 4 electric providers in Richland County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Wisconsin has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Richland County is about 2.31% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average is 2.87%, meaning Richland County ranks 210th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Richland County:

  • Blue River, Wisconsin:
    • Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 50.05%
    • Alliant Energy: 49.95%
  • 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: 49.12%
    • Alliant Energy: 50.88%
  • Viola, Wisconsin:
    • Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company: 61.29%
    • Northern States Power Company: 38.71%
  • 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?

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

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-03-21