Columbia County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Columbia County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Unfortunately, during the course of the last year, there has been a 40.14% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuels in Columbia County.
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Columbia County pay an average rate of 7.09% more than the national average at 17.27 cents per kilowatt hour.
On average, Columbia County residents are responsible for 11,353.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 313th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US based on per capita pollution.
Electricity from wind energy produced in Columbia County totals 355,528 megawatt hours, ranking Columbia County 240th in the nation out of 3230 counties for wind power generation.
Columbia County has a population of 58,219 citizens.
Columbia County generates 4,717,703.11 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, making Columbia County 54th in the United States out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
680,412 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,076,698 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
355,528 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,721,170 MWh
Production per Capita
87.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
661,007,738 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
11,353.81 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Portage
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Portage Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.82¢ per kWh
- 2.54% higher than last month
- 8.26% higher than April last year
- 2.94% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 5.38% higher than the US average
- 560th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 126 since April last year
- 24,022nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 335 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,774 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.59¢ per kWh
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 6.76% higher than April last year
- 2.16% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 2.89% higher than the US average
- 532nd in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 83 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 22,344th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 225 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,811 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$96.58 per month
- 7.53% lower than last month
- 3.13% higher than April last year
- 1.81% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 14.34% lower than the US average
- 417th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 89 since April last year
- 9,467th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 580 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 596 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$113.03 per month
- 0.22% higher than last month
- 3.79% higher than April last year
- 2.72% higher than the Wisconsin average
- 16.94% lower than the US average
- 381st in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 6,978th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 79 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,372 since April last year
Portage, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Portage are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.16% less than the state's average price of 16.95 cents and 2.89% higher than the national average of 16.12 cents. Alliant Energy has an estimated 515 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 0.74 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Portage results in the release of 61,528,174.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 90th highest in the state out of 810 cities. This total results in 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 90th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portage
Portage residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portage, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 |
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Columbus, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Columbus are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 46th out of 810 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $92.33. This is 33.10% lower than the nationwide average bill of $138.02. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 75.7 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Columbus results in the release of 32,484,926.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 146th highest in the state out of 810 cities. This total results in 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 572nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.75 | 116.02 | 251,207.98 | 47,098,708.24 | |
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 | |
| Columbus Water and Light | BUNDLED | 14.28 | 87.97 | 17,372.45 | 2,480,303.93 |
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Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Lake Wisconsin CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.16% less than the state's average price of 16.95 cents and 2.89% higher than the national average of 16.12 cents. Alliant Energy has an estimated 1,242 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 0.74 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 75.7 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Lake Wisconsin CDP results in the release of 28,514,216.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 158th highest in the state out of 810 cities. This total results in 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 572nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Wisconsin CDP
Lake Wisconsin CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Wisconsin CDP, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 |
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Electricity Production in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | WI | Coal | 4,721,170.01 | 4,931,917,923.29 | 1,044.64 | 6/2026 | ||
Glacier HillsWE Energies (100.00%) | Columbia County | WI | Wind | 355,528 |
Columbia County, Wisconsin Details
Columbia County's power plants primarily use Coal, which accounts for 92.93% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Wind and Distillate Fuel Oil have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Wind is used to make 355,528 megawatt hours (7.00%) of electricity generation and Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 3,466.9 megawatt hours (0.07%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 661,007,737.61 kilograms, which is the 501st highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 11,353.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 313th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Columbia County has 2 power producing plants, which is 10th most in Wisconsin.
Providers In Each City in Columbia County:
- Arlington, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cambria, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Columbus, Wisconsin:
- Columbus Water and Light: 82.80%
- Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative: 1.88%
- Alliant Energy: 15.32%
- Doylestown, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Fall River, Wisconsin:
- Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative: 19.21%
- Alliant Energy: 80.79%
- Friesland, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lodi, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 25.49%
- Lodi Utilities: 74.51%
- Pardeeville, Wisconsin:
- Pardeeville, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 68.98%
- Alliant Energy: 31.02%
- Portage, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Poynette, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Rio, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Wyocena, Wisconsin:
- Pardeeville, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 33.33%
- Alliant Energy: 33.33%
- Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Columbia County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Alliant Energy.
How many power plants are located within Columbia County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 power plants located in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Which electricity companies offer service in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 29,606 |
| 2 | WE Energies | 6,269 |
| 3 | Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative | 5,505 |
| 4 | Columbus Water and Light | 2,637 |
| 5 | Lodi Utilities | 1,711 |
| 6 | Pardeeville, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 1,288 |
How many electric companies offer service in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
Columbia County, Wisconsin is home to 6 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
