Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Thomas County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Thomas County uses non-renewable sources to produce 0.03 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 36th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
Of all US counties, Thomas County is 72nd in megawatt hours produced from wind power.
Renewable electricity sources account for 99.98%, or 1,712,877 megawatt hours, of Thomas County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 119th in the US for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuels.
Thomas County is the 1006th largest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours produced in the country.
Thomas County averages 216.76 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 86th highest in the nation out of 3230.
Natural gas makes up 0.02% of the electric production in Thomas County, giving it a ranking of 30th out of 105 counties in Kansas for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
111,593 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,713,141 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,712,877 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
264 MWh
Production per Capita
216.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
25,121 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3.18 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Colby
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Colby Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
11.94¢ per kWh
- 3.68% higher than last month
- 2.03% higher than March last year
- 15.68% lower than the Kansas average
- 29.83% lower than the US average
- 67th in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since March last year
- 4,240th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 335 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,228 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.4¢ per kWh
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 5.17% lower than March last year
- 16.03% lower than the Kansas average
- 31.31% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since March last year
- 2,997th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,162 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$55.63 per month
- 10.42% lower than last month
- 8.36% lower than March last year
- 38.93% lower than the Kansas average
- 53.76% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 263rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 197 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 151 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$72.8 per month
- 0.58% lower than last month
- 8.44% lower than March last year
- 38.9% lower than the Kansas average
- 46.1% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 738 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 138th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 69 since March last year
Colby, KS Electricity Overview
Colby averages a residential electricity price of 11.40 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 11th out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $72.8 per month. Colby, Kansas Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Colby has byproducts of 25,089,555.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 62nd highest of any city in the state. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,617.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Colby is the 432nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colby
Colby residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Colby, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.38 | 72.8 | 16,369.21 | 1,862,428.09 |
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Brewster, KS Electricity Overview
Brewster averages a residential electricity price of 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 73rd out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $101.76 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 1,805,302.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Brewster from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,617.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 47th worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brewster
Brewster residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brewster, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 101.76 | 316,146.96 | 36,377,245 |
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Rexford, KS Electricity Overview
Rexford averages a residential electricity price of 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 73rd out of 741 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $101.76 per month. With an estimated 1 total residential customers, Midwest Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Approximately 881,874.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Rexford from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,617.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 432nd worst in Kansas for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rexford
Rexford residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rexford, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 101.76 | 316,146.96 | 36,377,245 |
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Electricity Production in Thomas County, Kansas
Power Plants in Thomas County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon Forks Wind Project, LLCSolomon Forks Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 1,018,133 | ||||
East Fork Wind Project, LLCEast Fork Wind Project, LLC (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Wind | 693,681 | ||||
Midwest Energy Community Solar ArrayMidwest Energy (100.00%) | Thomas County | KS | Solar | 1,063 | ||||
| Thomas County | KS | Natural Gas | 264 | 271,826.38 | 1,029.65 | |||
Colby City ofColby, Kansas Electric Utility (100.00%) | Colby | KS | Distillate Fuel Oil | 113,823.57 |
Thomas County, Kansas Details
Thomas County's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 25,121.03 kilograms, which is the 2912th highest of any county in the nation. The county also ranks 2899th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 3.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Power plants in the county mainly use Wind, which accounts for 99.92% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Solar and Natural Gas have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Solar makes up 0.06% of electricity production and Natural Gas makes up 0.02% of total generation in the county. Thomas County has 5 power plants within its borders. This is the 560th highest number of plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Thomas County:
- Brewster, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Colby, Kansas:
- Colby, Kansas Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Gem, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Menlo, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
- Rexford, Kansas:
- Midwest Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Thomas County, Kansas?
The largest electricity provider in Thomas County, Kansas by total customer count is Midwest Energy.
How many power plants are in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 5 power plants located in Thomas County, Kansas
Which electricity companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwest Energy | 5,699 |
| 2 | Colby, Kansas Electric Utility | 2,774 |
How many electric companies offer service in Thomas County, Kansas?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Thomas County, Kansas.
