Buffalo County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Buffalo County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Buffalo County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 1.78% lower than the national average rate, at 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Over the last year Buffalo County has experienced a 42.27% decrease in coal usage, dropping from a previous total of 1,872,575.7 megawatt hours produced from burning coal to 1,081,087.62 megawatt hours.
The largest electricity supplier in Buffalo County by number of customers is Riverland Energy Cooperative.
Buffalo County consumes approximately 14.36% of the generation put out by its power generation plants. This means they either export or store the leftover electricity.
Buffalo County is home to 13,314 residents and its power generating plants produce 1,083,824 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 81.4 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total production of 1,083,824 megawatt hours, Buffalo County is the 9th largest producer of electricity of all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
155,602 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,083,824 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,083,824 MWh
Production per Capita
81.4 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
175,301,667 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,166.72 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Buffalo City
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Buffalo City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.98¢ per kWh
- 1.75% higher than last month
- 1.38% higher than April last year
- 7.68% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 5.49% lower than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 18,487th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 169 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 368 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.84¢ per kWh
- 0.11% higher than last month
- 5.24% higher than April last year
- 6.55% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 1.73% lower than the US average
- 130th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 19,566th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,901 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.29 per month
- 8.59% lower than last month
- 3.11% lower than April last year
- 24.7% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 4.92% higher than the US average
- 766th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 21,258th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 59 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,055 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.49 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 1.76% higher than April last year
- 25.85% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 1.77% higher than the US average
- 766th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,153rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 334 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,611 since April last year
Buffalo City, WI Electricity Overview
Buffalo City averages a residential electricity rate of 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 6.55% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.95 cents and 1.73% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Buffalo City is the 437th largest city in Wisconsin, with a population of 801.
Electricity consumption in Buffalo City creates 4,761,285.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 432nd largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of 90th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 5,944.18 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Buffalo City has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buffalo City
Buffalo City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buffalo City, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 |
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Fountain City, WI Electricity Overview
Fountain City averages a residential electricity rate of 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 6.55% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.95 cents and 1.73% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Fountain City is the 440th largest city in Wisconsin, with a population of 788.
Electricity consumption in Fountain City creates 4,684,011.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 435th largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of 9th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 5,944.18 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Fountain City has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fountain City
Fountain City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fountain City, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 |
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Alma, WI Electricity Overview
Alma averages a residential electricity rate of 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 6.55% lower than Wisconsin's average rate of 16.95 cents and 1.73% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Alma citizens consume 0.80% of the megawatt hours generated within the city and the excess 99.20% is exported or potentially stored. With a population of 743 citizens, the city is the 457th most populated city in the state.
Electricity consumption in Alma creates 9,782,870.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 296th largest emissions amount of any city in Wisconsin. This total also equates to a ranking of highest in Wisconsin for emissions per resident with an average of 13,166.72 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Alma's power plants most often use Coal, which accounts for 99.75% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alma
Alma residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alma, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.56 | 163.54 | 216,922.66 | 33,754,178.84 |
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Electricity Production in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John P MadgettDairyland Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Alma | WI | Coal | 1,083,824 | 1,221,037,395.99 | 1,126.6 |
Buffalo County, Wisconsin Details
Roughly 175,301,666.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Buffalo County because of electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 180th worst in the nation in pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 99.75% of electricity in Buffalo County comes from production using Coal. Buffalo County is home to one power generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Buffalo County:
- Alma, Wisconsin:
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.90%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.10%
- Buffalo City, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.00%
- Cochrane, Wisconsin:
- Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 50.00%
- Fountain City, Wisconsin:
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 49.92%
- Northern States Power Company: 50.08%
- Nelson, Wisconsin:
- Riverland Energy Cooperative: 1.89%
- Northern States Power Company: 98.11%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
How many power plants are within Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
There is one active power plant located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Which electricity companies offer service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverland Energy Cooperative | 7,484 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 7,037 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Buffalo County, Wisconsin by total revenue is Northern States Power Company.
