Benson County, ND: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Benson County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Benson County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Citizens in Benson County, on average, pay $152.09 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $138.3.

Benson County is the 2816th largest county in the country.

Benson County comes in as the 17th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 53 counties in North Dakota, emitting 141,309,486.01 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Nodak Electric is the largest electricity provider in Benson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Benson County is ranked as the 2063rd highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the country with 227,492.6 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.

On average, Benson County citizens are responsible for 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 18th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on per capita emissions.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    227,493 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.36 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    141,309,486 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,203.53 kg

Recent Energy News in Fort Totten CDP

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Fort Totten CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.58¢ per kWh

  • 0.53% lower than last month
  • 6.86% higher than February last year
  • 2.06% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 35.08% lower than the US average
  • 248th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 72 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 3,076th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 300 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,175 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.49¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 1.71% lower than February last year
  • 3.06% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 32.18% lower than the US average
  • 319th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 2,916th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 221 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$158.27 per month

  • 20.28% lower than last month
  • 7.47% lower than February last year
  • 17.8% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 26.25% higher than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 20,307th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,864 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,304 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$146.85 per month

  • 0.72% lower than last month
  • 4.46% lower than February last year
  • 18.66% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 10.8% higher than the US average
  • 332nd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 19,474th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 391 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 798 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

5.15¢ per kWh

  • 7.19% lower than last month
  • 5.97% higher than February last year
  • 36.52% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 62.2% lower than the US average
  • 48th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,189th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,060 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

4.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 30.25% lower than February last year
  • 35.89% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 65.04% lower than the US average
  • 48th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 129th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 44 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$427,083.9 per month

  • 0.97% higher than last month
  • 1.92% higher than February last year
  • 542.08% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 25,428.55% higher than the US average
  • 405th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,991st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$390,162.4 per month

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 442.15% higher than February last year
  • 541.47% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 23,654.1% higher than the US average
  • 405th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,991st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.2¢ per kWh

  • 2.72% lower than last month
  • 15.35% lower than February last year
  • 0.79% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 16.82% lower than the US average
  • 264th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
  • 13,585th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,079 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,143 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.7¢ per kWh

  • 1.58% lower than last month
  • 8.78% lower than February last year
  • 0.77% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 24.52% lower than the US average
  • 265th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 110 since February last year
  • 11,289th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 202 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$22,960.08 per month

  • 19.03% lower than last month
  • 310.49% higher than February last year
  • 14.55% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 25.1% lower than the US average
  • 270th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since February last year
  • 18,591st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,037 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,952 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$24,236.76 per month

  • 6.35% higher than last month
  • 67.38% higher than February last year
  • 14.12% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 28.9% lower than the US average
  • 271st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 76 since February last year
  • 18,187th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 330 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,326 since February last year

Fort Totten CDP, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Fort Totten CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 1.61% higher than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $146.85 per month, while the US average is $138.3. Patrons in the city pay a 6.18% markup compared to the rest of the United States. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Nodak Electric.

Fort Totten CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 27,078,517.27 kilograms, which is 50th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Fort Totten CDP as the 222nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Totten CDP

Fort Totten CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.089/kWh$208.70/mo.$109.51/mo.
229th11.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Totten CDP
300th$146.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Totten CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Totten CDP, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nodak ElectricBUNDLED11.90183.31378,97645,093,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Leeds, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Leeds are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 5.40% lower than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. Leeds is the 112th largest city in North Dakota, with a population of 431. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.

Leeds' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 10,000,720.6 kilograms, which is 112th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Leeds as the 222nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leeds

Leeds residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
53rd10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leeds
348th$152.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leeds Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leeds, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.32192.92230,02523,748,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Maddock, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Maddock are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 5.40% lower than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. Maddock is the 113th largest city in North Dakota, with a population of 424. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.

Maddock's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 9,838,295.91 kilograms, which is 113th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Maddock as the 222nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Maddock

Maddock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
53rd10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Maddock
348th$152.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Maddock Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Maddock, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.32192.92230,02523,748,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Benson County, North Dakota Details

Benson County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity providers in Benson County, 50.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Dakota has restricted regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Benson County is 1.89%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Nodak Electric, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Benson County ranks 136th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Benson County:

  • Brinsmade, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Esmond, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Knox, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Leeds, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Maddock, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
  • Minnewaukan, North Dakota:
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Oberon, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%
  • Warwick, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.36%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 33.28%
    • Nodak Electric: 33.36%
  • York, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Maddock, North Dakota Electric Utility: 25.00%

* 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 Benson County, North Dakota?

By total revenue, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Benson County, North Dakota.

What electricity companies offer service in Benson County, North Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Otter Tail Power Company1,950
2Northern Plains Electric Cooperative1,640
3Nodak Electric891

How many electric companies offer service in Benson County, North Dakota?

Benson County, North Dakota is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-26