Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lyon County, Kansas Electricity Overview
Lyon County ranks 19th highest county out of 105 counties in Kansas for electricity per capita produced from wind energy. Producing 603,395 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 32,318, this averages out to 18.67 megawatt hours per person each year from wind turbines.
Citizens of Lyon County pay about 14.81% less than the $138.02 national average monthly residential electric bill.
Lyon County is the 1422nd largest county in the nation, with 32,318 citizens residing within its borders.
Lyon County uses only 22.50% of the electricity generated in the county.
Lyon County is home to 32,318 citizens and its power generating plants generate 2,028,065 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 62.75 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Lyon County's 177.55% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation over the previous year is an unfortunate trend.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
456,414 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,028,065 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
603,395 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,424,670 MWh
Production per Capita
62.75 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
185,193,425 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,730.35 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 April, 2024
13.61¢ per kWh
- 0.06% lower than last month
- 3.47% higher than April last year
- 5.36% lower than the Kansas average
- 19.5% lower than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has increased by 106 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 7,997th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,029 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,013 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.04¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 5.93% lower than April last year
- 4.12% lower than the Kansas average
- 19.13% lower than the US average
- 357th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 7,651st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 88 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,763 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$84.15 per month
- 3.85% lower than last month
- 3.72% higher than April last year
- 4.44% lower than the Kansas average
- 25.36% lower than the US average
- 378th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 66 since April last year
- 4,889th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,296 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 28 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.94 per month
- 0.22% higher than last month
- 9.88% lower than April last year
- 1.72% lower than the Kansas average
- 14.06% lower than the US average
- 453rd in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
- 8,677th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,161 since April last year
Emporia, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Emporia's citizens spend 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.60 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $116.94 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 2.28% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Emporia must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 112,780,403.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 580th highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emporia
Emporia residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Emporia, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 |
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Americus, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Americus' citizens spend 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.60 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 893 citizens, the city is the 215th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Americus must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,158,253.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 580th highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Americus
Americus residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Americus, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 |
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Olpe, KS Electricity Overview
On average, Olpe's citizens spend 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Kansas and nationwide average rates of 13.60 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy. With a population of 537 citizens, the city is the 288th largest city by population in Kansas.
Electricity companies servicing Olpe must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,500,539.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 53rd highest in Kansas for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olpe
Olpe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olpe, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 116.93 | 9,523,009.28 | 1,240,124,152 |
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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 | 1,424,670 | 822,902,180.94 | 577.61 | ||
Reading Wind ProjectReading Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Lyon County | KS | Wind | 603,395 |
Lyon County, Kansas Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Lyon County, which is the 331st most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 1252nd highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 185,193,424.96 kilograms. This total equates to 5,730.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 999th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Lyon County's top fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They produce 1,424,670 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Lyon County:
- Admire, Kansas:
- Evergy: 50.00%
- Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative: 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 | 27,528 |
| 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 2 power plants in Lyon County, Kansas
