Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Lyon County ranks 27th highest county out of 105 counties in Kansas for electricity per capita produced from wind energy. Producing 589,035 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 32,318, this averages out to 18.23 megawatt hours per person each year from wind turbines.
Usage of non-renewable fuels has increased by 207.46% during the course of the last year in Lyon County power generating plants.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Lyon County is $117.36, compared to the state average bill of $119.57. Lyon County residents enjoy a 1.85% lower average expense each month compared to other citizens in Kansas.
Evergy is the largest electricity company in Lyon County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
During the past 12 months, Lyon County has experienced a 100.00% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 0 megawatt hours per year to 2,468 megawatt hours per year.
Lyon County ranks 19th in the state out of 105 counties for electricity generated from wind power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
456,399 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,991,868 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
591,503 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,400,365 MWh
Production per Capita
61.63 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
186,769,127 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,779.11 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Emporia
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Rates and Production Categories
Emporia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
13.62¢ per kWh
- 2.15% higher than last month
- 2.89% higher than March last year
- 3.82% lower than the Kansas average
- 19.96% lower than the US average
- 367th in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 105 since March last year
- 8,957th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,625 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 730 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13¢ per kWh
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 6.58% lower than March last year
- 4.25% lower than the Kansas average
- 21.67% lower than the US average
- 363rd in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since March last year
- 7,699th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 64 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,672 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$87.52 per month
- 5.64% lower than last month
- 9.34% lower than March last year
- 3.92% lower than the Kansas average
- 27.26% lower than the US average
- 383rd in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 57 since March last year
- 3,502nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 487 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,460 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.69 per month
- 0.64% lower than last month
- 10.38% lower than March last year
- 2.07% lower than the Kansas average
- 13.6% lower than the US average
- 455th in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since March last year
- 8,574th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 193 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,338 since March last year
Emporia, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Emporia's citizens spend 13.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.57 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. More electricity is consumed in Emporia than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 13858.91% of generation. Evergy has an estimated 394 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
There is one electricity plant in Emporia. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 111,020,307.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 17th highest in Kansas out of 741 cities. Averaging 4,583.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 720th worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Emporia's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emporia
Emporia residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Emporia, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 116.7 | 9,516,315.52 | 1,236,736,259 |
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Americus, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Americus' citizens spend 13.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.57 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 893 citizens, the city is the 215th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Americus must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,123,108.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 432nd highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Americus
Americus residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Americus, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 116.7 | 9,516,315.52 | 1,236,736,259 |
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Olpe, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Olpe's citizens spend 13.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.57 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 537 citizens, the city is the 288th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Olpe must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,479,405.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 432nd highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olpe
Olpe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olpe, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 116.7 | 9,516,315.52 | 1,236,736,259 |
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Electricity Production in Lyon County, Kansas
Power Plants in Lyon County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emporia Energy CenterEvergy (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Natural Gas | 1,400,253 | 815,038,052.22 | 582.06 | ||
Reading Wind ProjectReading Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Wind | 589,035 | ||||
AmericusToday's Power (100.00%) | Emporia | KS | Solar | 2,468 | ||||
Thunderbird Generator (Tbird)4 Rivers Electric Cooperative Inc. (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 112 | 80,898.64 | 722.31 |
Lyon County, Kansas Details
In Lyon County, Natural Gas makes up 70.30% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Wind (29.57%) and Solar (0.12%), these three fuel types make up 1,991,756 megawatt hours (or 99.99%) county electricity production. The county has the 1222nd highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 186,769,126.52 kilograms. The county also ranks 983rd highest in emissions per resident, averaging 5,779.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Lyon County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is the 7th most plants within a county in Kansas.
Providers In Each City in Lyon County:
- Admire, Kansas:
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Evergy: 50.00%
- Allen, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Americus, Kansas:
- Evergy: 65.21%
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 34.79%
- Bushong, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Emporia, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Hartford, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Neosho Rapids, Kansas:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Olpe, Kansas:
- Evergy: 73.30%
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 26.70%
- Reading, Kansas:
- Evergy: 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 Lyon County, Kansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergy | 27,508 |
| 2 | Flint Hills Rural Electric | 143 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lyon County, Kansas?
The largest electricity provider in Lyon County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
How many electric companies offer service in Lyon County, Kansas?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Lyon County, Kansas.
How many power plants are located in Lyon County, Kansas?
There are 4 power plants in Lyon County, Kansas
