Washburn County, WI: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Washburn County is the 1142nd worst polluting county in the nation when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 5,664.93 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

Washburn County produces 0.65 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Washburn County the 1144th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Washburn County is 14.87 cents. This is about 7.13% below the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Washburn County ranks 59th out of 72 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 100,000 megawatt hours.

With 3,540 megawatt hours generated using solar, Washburn County ranks 845th out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar power electricity generation.

Solar power usage in Washburn County has gone up by 99.55% year over year, with 3,540 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy in the last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    193,954 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,741 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    10,741 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.65 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    93,816,890 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,664.93 kg

Spooner, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Spooner is about 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 40th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $100.2 per month, while the state average is $111.08. Consumers in Spooner pay a 9.80% discount compared to other residents in the state. Around 100.00% of the city's electricity production is from solar energy, with a total of 3,540 megawatt hours produced using the the Sun's energy.

On average, Spooner citizens emit 5,085.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 772nd worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of the city from electricity consumption is 10,115,404.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 291st highest in Wisconsin. Power producing facilities in the city mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city. There is one power producing plant in Spooner.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spooner

Spooner 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.
40th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spooner
145th$100.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spooner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spooner, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barron Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.61124206,74828,148,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315
Spooner Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED11.8060.429,202.421,086,138.9

Shell Lake, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Shell Lake is about 14.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 92nd out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Barron Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Shell Lake emits 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 637th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 9,673,224.55 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 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.
92nd14.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shell Lake
652nd$119.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shell Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shell Lake, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barron Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.61124206,74828,148,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315

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Minong, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Minong is about 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 75th 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 5,997.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 637th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 3,616,214.76 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.124/kWh$131.17/mo.$78.62/mo.
75th14.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Minong
154th$101.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Minong Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Minong, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dahlberg Light & PowerBUNDLED12.4771.374,423.99,284,133
East Central EnergyBUNDLED15.04119.448,795.987,338,669
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92116.221,912,478.13304,430,315

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Electricity Production in Washburn County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Washburn County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Washburn County WI Conventional Hydroelectric 7,20111/2025
Spooner WI Solar 3,540

Washburn County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Washburn County citizens emit 5,664.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 44th worst polluting county out of 72 counties in the state and 1142nd out of 3230 counties nationally. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of Washburn County from electricity consumption is 93,816,889.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1798th highest in the US. The primary fuel consumed in Washburn County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 67.04% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Washburn County has 2 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 1100th highest number of power plants within a county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
67.04%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
32.96%

Washburn County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Washburn County include Northern States Power Company, Barron Electric Cooperative, and Spooner Municipal Utilities Wisconsin has heavily restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Washburn County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.68% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Washburn County ranks 2645th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Washburn County:

  • Birchwood, Wisconsin:
    • Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
  • Minong, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 33.33%
    • Dahlberg Light & Power: 33.33%
    • East Central Energy: 33.33%
  • Shell Lake, Wisconsin:
    • Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
  • Spooner, Wisconsin:
    • Barron Electric Cooperative: 33.46%
    • Spooner Municipal Utilities: 33.09%
    • Northern States Power Company: 33.46%

* 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?

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 are 2 power plants located in Washburn County, Wisconsin

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06