Electric Rates & Providers in Pierce County, ND

Pierce County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pierce County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Residents of Pierce County are paying, on average, 34.92% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 10.42 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Pierce County grew by 4.40% last year.

Wind turbines produce 106.35 megawatt hours per year per person for Pierce County residents, which is 116th highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation.

Pierce County is home to 4,038 people and its power generation plants generate 429,440 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 106.35 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Ranking 283rd in wind power production in the US out of 3230 counties, Pierce County has a total yield of 429,440 megawatt hours from wind power.

Pierce County is the 2957th worst polluting county in the United States based on emissions per person.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    150,840 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.36 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    429,440 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    429,440 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    106.35 MWh

Recent Energy News in Rugby

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Rugby Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.72¢ per kWh

  • 0.45% higher than last month
  • 8.75% higher than February last year
  • 6.24% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 40.36% lower than the US average
  • 103rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since February last year
  • 2,281st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,918 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% higher than last month
  • 0.93% lower than February last year
  • 1.53% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 35.2% lower than the US average
  • 131st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since February last year
  • 1,973rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 691 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 447 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$169.75 per month

  • 21.87% lower than last month
  • 4.62% lower than February last year
  • 26.34% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 35.4% higher than the US average
  • 386th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,928th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,698 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,179 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$151.97 per month

  • 0.45% lower than last month
  • 2.87% lower than February last year
  • 22.8% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 14.67% higher than the US average
  • 386th 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
  • 20,420th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 127 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,705 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.59% lower than last month
  • 5.85% higher than February last year
  • 7.92% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 35.73% lower than the US average
  • 258th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 108 since February last year
  • 3,511th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 217 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,777 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.47% higher than last month
  • 5.75% lower than February last year
  • 12.75% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 38.51% lower than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 124 since February last year
  • 1,712th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 683 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$658.46 per month

  • 15.53% lower than last month
  • 7.19% higher than February last year
  • 99.01% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 60.64% lower than the US average
  • 191st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 18,573rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,574 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,922 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$601.9 per month

  • 0.62% higher than last month
  • 2.49% lower than February last year
  • 99.01% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 63.36% lower than the US average
  • 109th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since February last year
  • 14,573rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 314 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.45¢ per kWh

  • 2.43% lower than last month
  • 13.13% lower than February last year
  • 2.24% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 14.28% lower than the US average
  • 339th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
  • 14,457th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,328 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,377 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.8¢ per kWh

  • 1.34% lower than last month
  • 17.6% lower than February last year
  • 2.1% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 23.52% lower than the US average
  • 331st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 11,885th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 196 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,610 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$20,009.58 per month

  • 19.59% lower than last month
  • 579.33% higher than February last year
  • 25.53% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 34.73% lower than the US average
  • 146th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 46 since February last year
  • 18,076th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 620 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 12,219 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$21,812.72 per month

  • 6.97% higher than last month
  • 114.68% higher than February last year
  • 22.71% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 36.01% lower than the US average
  • 221st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 138 since February last year
  • 17,429th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 560 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,219 since February last year

Rugby, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Rugby, which is 5.40% lower than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. Northern Plains Electric Cooperative has an estimated 3 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Rugby average is 9.92% higher at $152.03 per month.

Approximately 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 222nd worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 59,076,182.49 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 95,106.1 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rugby

Rugby 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 Rugby
348th$152.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rugby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rugby, 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

Balta, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Balta, which is 5.40% lower than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. Balta has 73 citizens, making it the 270th largest city by population in the state. Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 12th worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 1,693,857.55 kilograms, the city ranks 270th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 2,726.92 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Balta

Balta 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 Balta
348th$152.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Balta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Balta, 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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Selz CDP, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Selz CDP, which is 5.27% lower than the state's average rate of 11.02 cents. Selz CDP has 35 citizens, making it the 337th largest city by population in the state. Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 12th worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 812,123.48 kilograms, the city ranks 337th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,307.43 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Selz CDP

Selz CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.083/kWh$206.98/mo.$103.15/mo.
103rd10.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Selz CDP
297th$146.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Selz CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Selz CDP, 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
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.41137.11225,24823,453,000

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Electricity Production in Pierce County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Pierce County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rugby Wind Power ProjectAvangrid (100.00%)
Pierce County ND Wind 429,440

Pierce County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 43rd highest polluter in the state out of 53 counties. With total emissions of 0 kilograms, the county ranks 43rd highest in North Dakota and 2957th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Pierce County is Wind. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Pierce County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

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Pierce County, North Dakota Net Metering

Pierce County has 2 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity companies in Pierce County that report energy loss. Combined, these 4 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.04% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Pierce County a rank of 25th best in North Dakota out of 53 counties.

Providers In Each City in Pierce County:

  • Balta, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Rugby, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Wolford, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power 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 provider in Pierce County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity supplier in Pierce County, North Dakota by total customer count is Otter Tail Power Company.

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

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Pierce County, North Dakota.

How many power plants are in Pierce County, North Dakota?

Pierce County, North Dakota is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-26