Jefferson County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Jefferson County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jefferson County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Jefferson County is WE Energies.

As the 333rd highest producer of solar power in the country, Jefferson County produces a total of 26,146 megawatt hours from solar.

Jefferson County has seen year over year increase of 100.00% in electricity production using solar power.

Jefferson County is the 20th largest county in the state.

The burning of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Jefferson County has been reduced by 23.56% over the previous year.

Jefferson County generates 65.57% of their needed electricity and must import the remaining 34.43% from nearby counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,002,567 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    657,387 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    26,146 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    631,241 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.66 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    439,947,218 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,128.55 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Watertown

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Watertown Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

19.18¢ per kWh

  • 0.29% higher than last month
  • 1.45% lower than April last year
  • 10.79% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.42% higher than the US average
  • 778th in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
  • 26,453rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 108 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 346 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 7.43% higher than April last year
  • 12.45% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 18.25% higher than the US average
  • 782nd in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 26,996th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 102 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,555 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$97.52 per month

  • 8.67% lower than last month
  • 4.46% lower than April last year
  • 2.81% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.5% lower than the US average
  • 613th in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since April last year
  • 10,059th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,231 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,709 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$118.24 per month

  • 0.32% lower than last month
  • 3.97% higher than April last year
  • 7.46% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • 13.11% lower than the US average
  • 641st in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
  • 9,407th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 457 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,822 since April last year

Watertown, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Watertown's residential electricity price is 19.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.25% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is WE Energies.

Electricity use in Watertown results in the release of 136,894,392.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 36th largest emissions amount in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. The city also ranks 572nd highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Watertown have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watertown

Watertown residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.145/kWh$157.07/mo.$81.83/mo.
782nd19.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watertown
641st$118.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watertown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watertown, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
WE EnergiesBUNDLED19.05118.227,766,178.121,479,244,337

Fort Atkinson, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Fort Atkinson's residential electricity price is 19.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.25% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is WE Energies.

Electricity use in Fort Atkinson results in the release of 74,474,591.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 71st largest emissions amount in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. The city also ranks 572nd highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Fort Atkinson have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.145/kWh$157.07/mo.$81.83/mo.
782nd19.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Atkinson
641st$118.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Atkinson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
WE EnergiesBUNDLED19.05118.227,766,178.121,479,244,337

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Jefferson, WI Electricity Overview

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On average, Jefferson's residential electricity price is 16.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.64% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Jefferson Electric. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $104.43 per month.

Electricity use in Jefferson results in the release of 46,489,407.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 120th largest emissions amount in Wisconsin out of 810 cities. The city also ranks 90th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Jefferson have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jefferson

Jefferson residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.123/kWh$134.02/mo.$73.54/mo.
294th16.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jefferson
176th$104.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jefferson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jefferson, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Jefferson ElectricBUNDLED13.5990.0927,433.833,728,399.3
WE EnergiesBUNDLED19.05118.227,766,178.121,479,244,337

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Electricity Production in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Power Plants in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
LSP-Whitewater LPD E Shaw Synoptic Acquisition I LLC (39.17%)OGPA Whitewater LLC (25.83%)LSP-Whitewater I, LLC (1.00%)Polaris Whitewater, LLC (34.00%)
Whitewater WI Natural Gas 631,241264,385,195.95418.83
Jefferson County WI Solar 26,146

Jefferson County, Wisconsin Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jefferson County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 630,135.55 megawatt hours (or 95.85%) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Totaling Natural Gas with Solar (3.98%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.17%), these three fuel types account for 657,387 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) electricity production in the county. The county is the 19th highest ranked county in Wisconsin out of 72 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the county emitting 439,947,217.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,128.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 59th ranked county in the state and 1284th nationally for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Jefferson County has 2 power generation plants, which is 331st highest in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
95.85%
SOLAR
Solar
3.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.17%

Jefferson County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Jefferson County has 5 out of 5 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are highly restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 5 providers in Jefferson County that report energy loss. Combined, these 5 providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.77% of electricity generated. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Jefferson County a rank of 50th best in the state out of 72 counties.

Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:

  • Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 100.00%
  • Jefferson, Wisconsin:
    • Jefferson Electric: 49.05%
    • WE Energies: 50.95%
  • Johnson Creek, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 100.00%
  • Lake Mills, Wisconsin:
    • Lake Mills Light and Water: 48.88%
    • WE Energies: 51.12%
  • Palmyra, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 100.00%
  • Sullivan, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 100.00%
  • Waterloo, Wisconsin:
    • Waterloo, WI Utilities: 67.58%
    • WE Energies: 32.42%
  • Watertown, Wisconsin:
    • WE Energies: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

How many power plants are located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

Jefferson County, Wisconsin has 2 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

By total revenue, WE Energies is the largest electricity provider in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

What electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1WE Energies94,191
2Lake Mills Light and Water4,277
3Jefferson Electric4,055
4Alliant Energy2,270
5Waterloo, WI Utilities1,551

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-30