Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Washburn County is the 1137th worst polluting county in the nation when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 5,698.43 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 1157th 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 7.10% 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 862nd 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
194,187 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,741 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
10,741 MWh
Production per Capita
0.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
94,371,649 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,698.43 kg
Recent Energy News in Spooner
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,466 positions to 15,965th, from last year's value of 14,499th
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,033 positions to 16,269th, from last year's value of 14,236th
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,307 positions to 16,269th, from last month's value of 14,962nd
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 159 positions to 15,965th, from last month's value of 15,806th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 6 positions to 233rd, from last year's value of 227th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 5.42% to 16.05 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 15.22 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 5 positions to 232nd, from last year's value of 227th
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 232nd, from last month's value of 233rd
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.57% to 15.4 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 15.31 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.38% to 15.4 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.34 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.05% to 16.05 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 16.04 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,825 positions to 12,495th, from last year's value of 9,670th
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,269 positions to 10,792nd, from last year's value of 8,523rd
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 203 positions to 10,792nd, from last month's value of 10,589th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 13 positions to 324th, from last year's value of 311th
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 14 positions to 307th, from last month's value of 321st
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 5.23% to 12.04 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.44 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 4 positions to 12,495th, from last month's value of 12,499th
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate increased by 2.28% to 11.35 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.09 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 307th, from last year's value of 308th
- In Spooner, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.99% to 11.35 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.46 ¢ / kWh
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.18% to 12.04 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.02 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 841 positions to 25,369th, from last year's value of 24,528th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 100 positions to 782nd, from last year's value of 682nd
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 92 positions to 25,117th, from last month's value of 25,025th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 4.08% to $128,761.92, from last year's value of $123,715.87
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 8 positions to 25,117th, from last year's value of 25,125th
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 6.04% to $116,972.03, from last year's value of $124,497.72
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.48% to $128,761.92, from last month's value of $129,389.06
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 781st, from last year's value of 782nd
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 781st, from last month's value of 782nd
- In Spooner, the industrial electricity bill increased by 0.26% to $116,972.03, from last month's value of $116,666.87
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,085 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,618th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 718 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,985th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 272.31 MWhs
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 5.96 MWhs
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 24 positions to 87th, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 18 positions to 87th, from last month's value of 69th
- In Spooner, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Spooner, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Spooner, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 87th, from last month's value of 86th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 508 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 696th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 229 positions to 1,204th, from last month's value of 975th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 272.31 MWhs
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 5.96 MWhs
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 13 positions to 25th, from last year's value of 12th
- In Spooner, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 9 positions to 25th, from last month's value of 16th
Spooner Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
15.4¢ per kWh
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 0.57% higher than January last year
- 8.81% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 1.37% lower than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since January last year
- 16,269th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,307 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,033 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
16.05¢ per kWh
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 5.42% higher than January last year
- 4.83% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 5.44% lower than the US average
- 233rd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
- 15,965th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 159 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,466 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$130.92 per month
- 10.22% higher than last month
- 3.07% lower than January last year
- 3.51% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 13.28% lower than the US average
- 600th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
- 6,952nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,164 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,199 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$115.4 per month
- 0.3% lower than last month
- 2.72% higher than January last year
- 2.52% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 13.01% lower than the US average
- 600th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 184 since January last year
- 7,100th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 840 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 124 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
11.35¢ per kWh
- 0.99% lower than last month
- 2.28% higher than January last year
- 8.53% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 14.93% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 10,792nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 203 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,269 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
12.04¢ per kWh
- 0.18% higher than last month
- 5.23% higher than January last year
- 5.56% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 14.96% lower than the US average
- 324th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since January last year
- 12,495th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,825 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$634.49 per month
- 5.2% higher than last month
- 0.64% lower than January last year
- 3.68% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 61.07% lower than the US average
- 490th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 15,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,028 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 225 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$657.99 per month
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 3.56% higher than January last year
- 6.23% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 59.8% lower than the US average
- 490th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 15,752nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 36 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.87¢ per kWh
- 2.26% lower than last month
- 3.52% lower than January last year
- 9.4% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 19.94% lower than the US average
- 306th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
- 11,910th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 913 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,805 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.74¢ per kWh
- 0.27% lower than last month
- 3.82% higher than January last year
- 2.08% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 14.52% lower than the US average
- 314th in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 16,969th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 536 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,035 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$116,972.03 per month
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 6.04% lower than January last year
- 47.97% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 246.97% higher than the US average
- 781st in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 25,117th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$128,761.92 per month
- 0.48% lower than last month
- 4.08% higher than January last year
- 51.79% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 276.37% higher than the US average
- 782nd in the state out of 784 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since January last year
- 25,369th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 841 since January last year
Spooner, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Spooner is about 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 39th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $100.09 per month, while the state average is $111.69. Consumers in Spooner pay a 10.39% discount compared to other residents in the state. Around 100.00% of the city's electricity production is from solar energy, with a total of 3,540 megawatt hours produced using the the Sun's energy.
On average, Spooner citizens emit 5,116.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 770th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of the city from electricity consumption is 10,176,687.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 290th highest in Wisconsin. Power producing facilities in the city mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city. There is one power producing plant in Spooner.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spooner
Spooner residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spooner, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 124 | 206,748 | 28,148,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 | |
| Spooner Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.80 | 60.42 | 9,202.42 | 1,086,138.9 |
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Shell Lake, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Shell Lake is about 14.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 92nd out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Barron Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Shell Lake emits 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 27th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 9,729,741.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Shell Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shell Lake
Shell Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shell Lake, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.61 | 124 | 206,748 | 28,148,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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Minong, WI Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for residents of Minong is about 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 74th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Dahlberg Light & Power has an estimated 29 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. Minong is the 497th largest city in the state, with a population of 603.
Minong emits 6,032.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 270th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 3,637,343.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Minong has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Minong
Minong residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Minong, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlberg Light & Power | BUNDLED | 12.19 | 68.59 | 73,358.12 | 8,943,683 | |
| East Central Energy | BUNDLED | 15.24 | 119.61 | 48,278.5 | 7,359,732 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 115.41 | 1,887,441.58 | 302,679,728 |
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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 | 7,201 | 11/2025 | ||||
Spooner Solar ArrayAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Spooner | WI | Solar | 3,540 |
Washburn County, Wisconsin Details
On average, Washburn County citizens emit 5,698.43 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 1137th out of 3230 counties nationally. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of Washburn County from electricity consumption is 94,371,649.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1795th 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 1111th highest number of power plants within a county.
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:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Spooner, Wisconsin:
- Spooner Municipal Utilities: 33.09%
- Barron Electric Cooperative: 33.46%
- 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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 8,667 |
| 2 | Barron Electric Cooperative | 7,012 |
| 3 | Dahlberg Light & Power | 2,233 |
| 4 | Spooner Municipal Utilities | 1,868 |
| 5 | East Central Energy | 268 |
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
