Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Richland County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview
Richland County produces 99.98% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 5.49 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Richland County is the 5th highest producer of solar energy by megawatt hours produced in Wisconsin.
With a population of 17,353 residents, Richland County is the 57th largest county by population in Wisconsin and the 2022nd largest in the nation.
Richland County is the 682nd highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Richland County residents have an average residential electricity expense of $143.45, which is 3.93% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
Richland County consumes 112.79% more electricity than it produces.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
202,806 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
95,308 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
95,292 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
16 MWh
Production per Capita
5.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
54,674,751 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,150.74 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Richland Center
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Richland Center Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.92¢ per kWh
- 2.33% higher than last month
- 5.76% higher than April last year
- 8.07% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 5.89% lower than the US average
- 108th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 18,345th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 267 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,089 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.15¢ per kWh
- 0.48% higher than last month
- 6.57% higher than April last year
- 10.62% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 6.01% lower than the US average
- 72nd in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since April last year
- 17,438th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 315 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,160 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$80.62 per month
- 8.25% lower than last month
- 0.71% higher than April last year
- 15.01% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 28.49% lower than the US average
- 39th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
- 3,498th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 152 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 582 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$94.22 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 3.29% higher than April last year
- 14.37% lower than the Wisconsin average
- 30.76% lower than the US average
- 39th in the state out of 803 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
- 2,269th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 917 since April last year
Richland Center, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Richland Center's citizens spend 15.15 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.95 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $110.62, while the Richland Center average is 14.82% lower at $94.22 per month. This ranks the city 39th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Richland Center must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 30,297,469.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 572nd highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richland Center
Richland Center residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richland Center, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 | |
| Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.65 | 74.74 | 15,390.21 | 2,101,177.92 |
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Lone Rock, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Lone Rock's citizens spend 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the Wisconsin average rate of 16.95 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 75.7 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Lone Rock is the 447th largest city in the state, with a population of 769.
Electricity companies servicing Lone Rock must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,571,072 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 90th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lone Rock
Lone Rock residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lone Rock, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 16.50 | 113.01 | 3,552,255.79 | 585,963,591 |
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Viola, WI Electricity Overview
On average, Viola's citizens spend 13.56 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Wisconsin and nationwide average rates of 16.95 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company. With a population of 651 citizens, the city is the 486th largest city by population in Wisconsin.
Electricity companies servicing Viola must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,869,659.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 90th highest in Wisconsin for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Viola
Viola residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Viola, Wisconsin
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 113.42 | 1,851,532.37 | 298,125,856 | |
| Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company | BUNDLED | 11.93 | 87.77 | 7 | 2,907.56 | 346,860.82 |
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Electricity Production in Richland County, Wisconsin
Power Plants in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear CreekAlliant Energy (100.00%) | Richland County | WI | Solar | 95,292 | ||||
Boaz Microgrid BatteryAlliant Energy (100.00%) | Muscoda | WI | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | 16 |
Richland County, Wisconsin Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Richland County, which is the 331st most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 2263rd highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 54,674,750.79 kilograms. This total equates to 3,150.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2407th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Richland County's top fuel used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 95,292 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Richland County:
- Blue River, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 49.95%
- Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative: 50.05%
- Boaz, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Cazenovia, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Lone Rock, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 100.00%
- Richland Center, Wisconsin:
- Alliant Energy: 50.88%
- Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility: 49.12%
- Viola, Wisconsin:
- Viola, Wisconsin Electric Utility Company: 61.29%
- Northern States Power Company: 38.71%
- Yuba, Wisconsin:
- Richland Electric Cooperative: 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 Richland County, Wisconsin?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 9,852 |
| 2 | Richland Electric Cooperative | 3,505 |
| 3 | Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Utility | 2,844 |
| 4 | Vernon Electric Cooperative | 82 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Richland County, Wisconsin?
The largest electricity provider in Richland County, Wisconsin by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Richland County, Wisconsin?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Richland County, Wisconsin.
How many power plants are located in Richland County, Wisconsin?
There are 2 power plants in Richland County, Wisconsin
