Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Douglas County, Kansas Electricity Overview
With 1,449,852.53 megawatt hours generated from coal, Douglas County ranks 119th out of 3230 counties in the US in coal power electricity generation.
Electricity generation plants in Douglas County experienced a 1.94% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation during the last year.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 99.33% of the megawatt hours produced in Douglas County, ranking it 4th out of 105 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
The largest electricity provider in Douglas County by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
Douglas County ranks 1st county in Kansas out of 105 counties in hydroelectric power production, generating 12,280 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.
Douglas County is 22nd in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 12,280 megawatt hours produced from sustainable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,694,204 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,830,798 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,280 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,818,518 MWh
Production per Capita
15.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,727,340,980 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
14,398.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lawrence
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Rates and Production Categories
Lawrence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.8¢ per kWh
- 0.03% higher than last month
- 3.52% higher than April last year
- 4.08% lower than the Kansas average
- 18.42% lower than the US average
- 377th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since April last year
- 8,515th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,515 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,092 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.2¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 5.83% lower than April last year
- 2.91% lower than the Kansas average
- 18.11% lower than the US average
- 404th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
- 8,408th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 238 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,758 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$86.78 per month
- 3.82% lower than last month
- 3.53% higher than April last year
- 1.46% lower than the Kansas average
- 23.03% lower than the US average
- 489th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 137 since April last year
- 5,389th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 413 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 153 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$120.32 per month
- 0.21% higher than last month
- 9.71% lower than April last year
- 1.12% higher than the Kansas average
- 11.58% lower than the US average
- 495th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 10,214th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,811 since April last year
Lawrence, KS Electricity Overview
Lawrence's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 2.91% less than the state's average price of 13.60 cents. Hydroelectric facilities in the city generate 12,280 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation amounts to 0.13 megawatt hours per citizen.
There is one power producing plant in Lawrence. The city emits 4,614.23 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 725th highest polluting city out of 741 cities in Kansas based on emissions per capita. A total of 441,969,133.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. In Lawrence, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lawrence
Lawrence residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lawrence, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 | |
| FreeState Electric | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 161.68 | 197,911.13 | 30,019,686.27 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lawrence, Kansas include: 66049, 66044, 66047, 66046, 66045
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Eudora, KS Electricity Overview
Eudora's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.40 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.89% more than the state's average price of 13.60 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $118.79. This is 0.74% lower than the Kansas average bill of $119.67. With an estimated 2,336 residential customers, Eudora Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Eudora must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 30,067,013.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 54th worst out of 741 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eudora
Eudora residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eudora, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eudora Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 120.73 | 20,393.48 | 3,224,011.37 | |
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 |
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Baldwin City, KS Electricity Overview
Baldwin City's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.93% more than the state's average price of 13.60 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $114.8. This is 4.07% lower than the Kansas average bill of $119.67. With an estimated 404 residential customers, Baldwin City Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Baldwin City must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 22,476,920.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 65th worst out of 741 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baldwin City
Baldwin City residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baldwin City, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin City Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.39 | 112.57 | 453 | 15,171.25 | 2,182,844.59 |
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 |
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Electricity Production in Douglas County, Kansas
Power Plants in Douglas County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawrence Energy CenterEvergy (100.00%) | Douglas County | KS | Coal | 1,818,517.99 | 1,866,606,709.48 | 1,026.44 | ||
Kansas River ProjectBowersock Mills & Power Co (100.00%) | Lawrence | KS | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,280 |
Douglas County, Kansas Details
In Douglas County, Coal is 79.19% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Coal totals to Natural Gas (20.14%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (0.67%), these three fuel types account for 1,830,797.99 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 14,398.83 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 4th highest polluting county out of 105 counties in the state and 166th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 1,727,340,980.41 kilograms, the county ranks 3rd highest in Kansas and 186th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Douglas County has the 331st highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Douglas County:
- Baldwin City, Kansas:
- Baldwin City Utilities: 49.30%
- Evergy: 50.70%
- Eudora, Kansas:
- Eudora Utilities: 48.30%
- Evergy: 51.70%
- Lawrence, Kansas:
- FreeState Electric: 7.55%
- Evergy: 92.45%
- Lecompton, Kansas:
- Evergy: 82.72%
- FreeState Electric: 17.28%
* 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 Douglas County, Kansas?
The largest electricity supplier in Douglas County, Kansas by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
What electricity companies offer service in Douglas County, Kansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergy | 15,321 |
| 2 | Eudora Utilities | 2,368 |
| 3 | Baldwin City Utilities | 1,834 |
| 4 | FreeState Electric | 1,713 |
How many electric companies offer service in Douglas County, Kansas?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Douglas County, Kansas.
How many power plants are located within Douglas County, Kansas?
There are 2 power plants located in Douglas County, Kansas
