Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
There was a 0.66% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the last year in Washburn County.
Washburn County is ranked 977th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the nation when considering emissions per person. The county emits 5,775.15 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Washburn County is the 1488th largest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.
Washburn County has the 54th largest electricity production out of 72 counties in the state, generating 7,322 megawatt hours.
The largest provider in Washburn County by customer count is Northern States Power Company.
Washburn County is the 2073rd largest county by population in the US, with 16,561 citizens residing in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
193,550 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,322 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
7,322 MWh
Production per Capita
0.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
95,642,322 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,775.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Spooner
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Spooner Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.73¢ per kWh
- 1.86% higher than last month
- 1.81% higher than April last year
- 14.92% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 12.9% lower than the US average
- 45th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 14,854th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 309 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,489 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.55¢ per kWh
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 5.61% higher than April last year
- 14.21% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 9.78% lower than the US average
- 49th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 15,792nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 447 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,849 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$85.68 per month
- 8.73% lower than last month
- 3.06% lower than April last year
- 9.67% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 24% lower than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 89 since April last year
- 5,260th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 607 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,975 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$100.24 per month
- 0.22% lower than last month
- 1.89% higher than April last year
- 8.9% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 26.33% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 804 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 3,293rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,096 since April last year
Spooner, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Spooner is about 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 49th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Spooner Municipal Utilities is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1.77 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 245.8 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
Spooner emits 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 84th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 11,938,410.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Spooner has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spooner
Spooner residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spooner, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.85 | 127 | 185,945.28 | 27,603,825.32 | |
| Spooner Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 61.88 | 8,276.48 | 1,065,140.99 |
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Shell Lake, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Shell Lake is about 15.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 99th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. The city deals with an average of 1.22 power outages per customer a year. These outages last an average of 158.24 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
Shell Lake emits 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 22nd worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 9,681,576.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Shell Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shell Lake
Shell Lake residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shell Lake, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.85 | 127 | 185,945.28 | 27,603,825.32 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 |
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Minong, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Minong is about 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 10th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Dahlberg Light & Power has an estimated 29 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. Minong is the 497th largest city in the state, with a population of 603.
Minong emits 6,002.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 487th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 3,619,337.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Minong has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Minong
Minong residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Minong, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlberg Light & Power | BUNDLED | 12.19 | 67.22 | 71,996.24 | 8,779,707 |
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Electricity Production in Washburn County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County | WI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,322 | 11/2025 |
Washburn County, Wisconsin Details
On average, Washburn County citizens emit 5,775.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 41st worst polluting county out of 72 counties in the state and 977th out of 3230 counties nationally. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of Washburn County from electricity consumption is 95,642,322.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1797th highest in the US. The primary fuel consumed in Washburn County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Washburn County has one power producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Washburn County:
- Birchwood, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Minong, Wisconsin:
- Dahlberg Light & Power: 100.00%
- Shell Lake, Wisconsin:
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.88%
- Northern States Power Company: 49.12%
- Spooner, Wisconsin:
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 1.10%
- Spooner Municipal Utilities: 98.90%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
There are 5 electricity companies serving customers in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
What electricity companies offer service in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 32,624 |
| 2 | Barron Electric Cooperative | 6,772 |
| 3 | Dahlberg Light & Power | 2,237 |
| 4 | Spooner Municipal Utilities | 1,793 |
| 5 | East Central Energy | 269 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity supplier in Washburn County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
How many power plants are located in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
There is one power plant located in Washburn County, Wisconsin
