Electric Rates & Providers in Barton County, KS

Barton County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Barton County, Kansas Electricity Overview

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Barton County experienced a 14.70% decline during the past 12 months.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Barton County is $103.47, compared to the Kansas average bill of $119.67. Barton County customers enjoy a 13.54% lower average expense each month compared to their fellow statesmen.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Barton County is Midwest Energy.

Barton County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.

On average, Barton County residents are accountable for 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the US average pollution per person is 4,114.63.

Barton County emitted 119,709,273.69 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 23rd worst polluting county in Kansas.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    363,064 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    119,709,274 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,656.5 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Great Bend

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Great Bend Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.19¢ per kWh

  • 1.55% higher than last month
  • 3.91% higher than April last year
  • 1.38% lower than the Kansas average
  • 16.11% lower than the US average
  • 433rd in the state out of 737 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
  • 10,923rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,728 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 4.83% lower than April last year
  • 1.47% lower than the Kansas average
  • 16.89% lower than the US average
  • 421st in the state out of 737 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since April last year
  • 9,094th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,471 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$85.44 per month

  • 3.6% lower than last month
  • 1.03% higher than April last year
  • 2.99% lower than the Kansas average
  • 24.22% lower than the US average
  • 404th in the state out of 737 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
  • 5,153rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,228 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 540 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$115.51 per month

  • 0.06% higher than last month
  • 8.36% lower than April last year
  • 2.93% lower than the Kansas average
  • 15.12% lower than the US average
  • 171st in the state out of 737 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
  • 7,776th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 191 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,516 since April last year

Great Bend, KS Electricity Overview

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Great Bend's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% lower than the average Kansas rate of 13.60 cents and 16.89% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $115.51 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Wheatland Electric Cooperative.

Emissions in Great Bend average 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 580th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. At 4,656.5 kilograms per person and 14,864 people in the city, the city emits 69,214,199.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 26th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Great Bend must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Great Bend

Great Bend residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.106/kWh$188.90/mo.$78.95/mo.
421st13.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Great Bend
171st$115.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Great Bend Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Great Bend, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Midwest EnergyBUNDLED11.50100.62312,743.6935,972,017
Wheatland Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.43116.19189,046.2725,397,523.81

Hoisington, KS Electricity Overview

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Hoisington's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.65 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.35% higher than the average Kansas rate of 13.60 cents and 15.36% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $107.28 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is City of Hoisington Utility.

Emissions in Hoisington average 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. At 4,656.5 kilograms per person and 2,693 people in the city, the city emits 12,539,951.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 100th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Hoisington must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hoisington

Hoisington residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.106/kWh$176.24/mo.$60.33/mo.
466th13.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hoisington
122nd$107.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hoisington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hoisington, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Hoisington UtilityBUNDLED13.49103.982911,226.261,514,322.22
Western Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED14.24125.1654,520.47,762,102.39

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Ellinwood, KS Electricity Overview

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Ellinwood's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.28% higher than the average Kansas rate of 13.60 cents and 5.67% more than the national average of 16.12. Ellinwood, Kansas Electric Utility has an estimated 392 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

Emissions in Ellinwood average 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. At 4,656.5 kilograms per person and 2,096 people in the city, the city emits 9,760,021.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 118th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Ellinwood must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellinwood

Ellinwood residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.111/kWh$206.05/mo.$74.11/mo.
715th17.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellinwood
578th$125.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellinwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellinwood, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ellinwood, Kansas Electric UtilityBUNDLED17.15126.56318,286.811,421,048.18
Midwest EnergyBUNDLED11.50100.62312,743.6935,972,017

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Barton County, Kansas Details

Barton County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 5 companies in Barton County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Kansas has bad regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Barton County is 7.65%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Midwest Energy, Western Cooperative Electric, and Wheatland Electric Cooperative. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Barton County receiving a rank of 2773rd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Barton County:

  • Albert, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%
  • Claflin, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%
  • Ellinwood, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 3.05%
    • Ellinwood, Kansas Electric Utility: 96.95%
  • Galatia, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 8.12%
    • Midwest Energy: 91.88%
  • Great Bend, Kansas:
    • Wheatland Electric Cooperative: 95.41%
    • Midwest Energy: 4.59%
  • Hoisington, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 15.43%
    • City of Hoisington Utility: 84.57%
  • Olmitz, Kansas:
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 100.00%
  • Pawnee Rock, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 100.00%
  • Susank, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 45.13%
    • Western Cooperative Electric: 54.87%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Barton County, Kansas?

The largest electricity company in Barton County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Midwest Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Barton County, Kansas?

Barton County, Kansas is home to 5 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Barton County, Kansas?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-17