Portage County, WI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Portage County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Portage County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

Citizens of Portage County consume enough electricity to release 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 932nd highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the country.

Portage County consumers are faced with outages averaging 75.7 minutes per occurrence, with about 0.74 outages per year.

No electricity production takes place in Portage County.

At an average residential price of 17.40 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Portage County pay a 7.93% markup from the national average rate.

The monthly residential electricity bill average in Portage County is $109.33, compared to the state average of $110.62. Portage County residents enjoy a 1.17% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow statesmen.

When calculating by number of customers, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest supplier in Portage County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    826,489 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.69 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    420,360,299 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,944.18 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Stevens Point

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Stevens Point Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

16.86¢ per kWh

  • 2.73% higher than last month
  • 0.44% lower than April last year
  • 2.63% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 0.32% lower than the US average
  • 356th in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 125 since April last year
  • 20,830th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 171 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,097 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.55¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 5.74% higher than April last year
  • 2.41% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 2.62% higher than the US average
  • 383rd in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 78 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 70 since April last year
  • 22,136th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 664 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,391 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$82.89 per month

  • 8.65% lower than last month
  • 7.57% lower than April last year
  • 12.62% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 26.48% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 29 since April last year
  • 4,179th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 936 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,468 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$98.77 per month

  • 0.57% lower than last month
  • 2.98% higher than April last year
  • 10.24% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 27.42% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 803 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
  • 3,109th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,142 since April last year

Stevens Point, WI Electricity Overview

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Stevens Point has an average residential electricity rate of 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.62% above the average US rate of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 19,523.71 megawatt hours a year, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $98.77 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Consumers in Stevens Point pay a 10.71% discount compared to other residents in the US.

On average, Stevens Point residents emit 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 572nd worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 153,074,442.34 kilograms, which is the 30th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stevens Point

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$124.04/mo.$61.89/mo.
383rd16.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stevens Point
137th$98.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stevens Point Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED16.50113.013,552,255.79585,963,591
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.5098.312,923,113.06482,250,843

Zips with electric coverage in Stevens Point, Wisconsin include: 54481, 54467, 54482

Plover, WI Electricity Overview

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Plover has an average residential electricity rate of 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.63% above the average US rate of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 12,091.45 megawatt hours a year, Wisconsin Public Service is the largest vendor in the city. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $99.35 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Consumers in Plover pay a 10.19% discount compared to other residents in the US.

On average, Plover residents emit 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 90th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 79,860,016.03 kilograms, which is the 66th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plover

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.118/kWh$124.74/mo.$62.85/mo.
384th16.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Plover
142nd$99.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Plover Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Plover, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alliant EnergyBUNDLED16.50113.013,552,255.79585,963,591
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.5098.312,923,113.06482,250,843

Zips with electric coverage in Plover, Wisconsin include: 54481, 54467, 54482

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Whiting, WI Electricity Overview

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Whiting has an average residential electricity rate of 16.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.61% above the average US rate of 16.12 cents. Wisconsin Public Service has an estimated 103 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $98.33 per month, while the state average is $110.62. Customers in Whiting pay a 11.10% markdown compared to the rest of the state.

On average, Whiting residents emit 5,944.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 90th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 9,124,311.47 kilograms, which is the 307th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whiting

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.117/kWh$123.53/mo.$61.19/mo.
382nd16.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Whiting
133rd$98.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Whiting Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Whiting, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wisconsin Public ServiceBUNDLED16.5098.312,923,113.06482,250,843

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Portage County, Wisconsin Details

Portage County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Portage County include Wisconsin Public Service, Alliant Energy, and Wisconsin Rapids Power The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity providers in Portage County that report energy loss. Combined, these 4 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 3.42% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Portage County a rank of 41st best in Wisconsin out of 72 counties.

Providers In Each City in Portage County:

  • Almond, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Amherst, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Amherst Junction, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Junction City, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 54.70%
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 45.30%
  • Nelsonville, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Park Ridge, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 100.00%
  • Plover, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 93.08%
    • Alliant Energy: 6.92%
  • Rosholt, Wisconsin:
    • Alliant Energy: 100.00%
  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 97.06%
    • Alliant Energy: 2.94%
  • Whiting, Wisconsin:
    • Wisconsin Public Service: 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 Portage County, Wisconsin?

There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Portage County, Wisconsin.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Portage County, Wisconsin?

The largest electricity supplier in Portage County, Wisconsin by total customer count is Wisconsin Public Service.

What electricity companies offer service in Portage County, Wisconsin?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-14