Vernon County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Vernon County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Vernon County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

The 13 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy ranks Vernon County at 1211th in the US out of 3230 counties in non-renewable energy generation.

At an average residential price of 15.67 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Vernon County benefit from a 2.14% discount from the national average price.

While many counties try to inhibit non-renewable fuel sources, Vernon County's usage of non-renewable fuel types in their electric generation facilities has increased by 116.67% within the last year.

Vernon County produces 3,402 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Vernon County 52nd in the state out of 72 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.

Vernon County is the 1465th largest county by population in the United States, with 30,719 residents calling the county home.

As the 19th largest generator of solar powered electricity in the state, Vernon County generates a total of 3,402 megawatt hours from solar.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    359,766 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,415 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,402 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    13 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    182,486,578 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,940.51 kg

Viroqua, WI Electricity Overview

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Viroqua's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.87 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.37% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.77 cents, ranking the city at 231st best for average electricity rate out of 810 cities in the state. With an estimated 42 residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Viroqua emits 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 637th highest polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 26,560,887.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 164th highest for total pollution in Wisconsin. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Viroqua

Viroqua 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.
231st15.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Viroqua
672nd$122.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Viroqua Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Viroqua, 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
Vernon Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.36145.82124,347.7619,104,373.09

Westby, WI Electricity Overview

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Westby's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 15.33% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.77 cents, ranking the city at 51st best for average electricity rate out of 810 cities in the state. Westby Utilities sells an estimated 20,900.09 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $101.35 per month, while the Wisconsin average is $111.08.

Westby emits 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 23rd highest polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 13,619,276.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 250th highest for total pollution in Wisconsin. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westby

Westby 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.
51st14.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westby
155th$101.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westby, 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
Westby UtilitiesBUNDLED12.3886.938,6221,067,200

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Hillsboro, WI Electricity Overview

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Hillsboro's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.78% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.77 cents. This ranks the city 306th out of 810 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Alliant Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in Hillsboro experience 0.74 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 75.7 minutes.

Hillsboro emits 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 637th highest polluting city out of 810 cities in Wisconsin based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 7,994,053.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 331st highest for total pollution in Wisconsin. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsboro

Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro
237th$112.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hillsboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hillsboro, 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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Electricity Production in Vernon County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Vernon County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Liberty Pole DPC SolarSoCore 2016 ProjectCo-W11 LLC (100.00%)
Vernon County WI Solar 2,085
Sauk DPC SolarSoCore 2016 ProjectCo-W3 LLC (100.00%)
Vernon County WI Solar 1,337
La Farge WI Distillate Fuel Oil 1312,223.69940.28

Vernon County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Vernon County emits 5,940.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 32nd worst polluting county out of 72 counties in the state and 965th out of 3230 counties nationally. This adds up to total emissions of 182,486,578.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 1246th highest for total pollution in the country. Power generating facilities in the county primarily use Solar, which makes up 3,402 megawatt hours (or 99.62%) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Vernon County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 840th most power plants in a county.

SOLAR
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99.62%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.38%

Vernon County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Vernon County has 7 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in Wisconsin have highly restricted net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.25%. With a state average energy loss of 2.46%, Vernon County is the 58th best county in Wisconsin for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Vernon County:

  • Chaseburg, Wisconsin:
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 22.06%
    • Northern States Power Company: 77.94%
  • Coon Valley, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • De Soto, Wisconsin:
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
  • Genoa, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 68.89%
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 31.11%
  • Hillsboro, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • La Farge, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • La Farge Municipal Electric: 49.06%
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 0.94%
  • Ontario, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 46.98%
    • Alliant Energy: 46.98%
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 6.05%
  • Readstown, Wisconsin:
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 26.51%
    • Northern States Power Company: 36.75%
    • Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 36.75%
  • Stoddard, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Viroqua, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 76.99%
    • Vernon Electric Cooperative: 23.01%
  • Westby, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.03%
    • Westby Utilities: 49.97%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

How many power plants are located within Vernon County, Wisconsin?

There are 3 power plants located in Vernon County, Wisconsin

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

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

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

There are 7 electricity providers operating in Vernon County, Wisconsin.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-03