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Richland County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Richland County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Cass County Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Richland County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Richland County is 11.59 cents. This is roughly 27.66% less than the national average of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Richland County emitted 383,925,575.61 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 5th highest polluting county out of 53 counties in the state.

Richland County has a population of 16,546 residents.

Richland County has emissions of 23,203.53 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 23,295.2.

No electricity production takes place in Richland County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    618,078 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.36 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    383,925,576 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,203.53 kg

Recent Energy News in Wahpeton

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Wahpeton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.32¢ per kWh

  • 1.68% higher than last month
  • 13.94% higher than February last year
  • 0.47% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 36.69% lower than the US average
  • 167th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 65 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
  • 2,710th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 159 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,207 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.26¢ per kWh

  • 0.94% higher than last month
  • 0.46% lower than February last year
  • 1.05% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 33.51% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 2,654th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 299 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 71 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$180.5 per month

  • 21.41% lower than last month
  • 1.72% lower than February last year
  • 34.34% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 43.98% higher than the US average
  • 406th 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
  • 24,948th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 201 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 410 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$158.37 per month

  • 0.17% lower than last month
  • 1.84% lower than February last year
  • 27.97% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 19.5% higher than the US average
  • 406th 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
  • 21,697th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 52 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 822 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.7¢ per kWh

  • 4.11% lower than last month
  • 13.28% higher than February last year
  • 19.59% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 28.78% lower than the US average
  • 393rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 188 since February last year
  • 4,825th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,326 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,692 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.56¢ per kWh

  • 1% higher than last month
  • 2.59% lower than February last year
  • 24.16% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 32.29% lower than the US average
  • 385th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 116 since February last year
  • 4,007th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 713 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 516 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$524.33 per month

  • 16.9% lower than last month
  • 7.15% higher than February last year
  • 99.21% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 68.66% lower than the US average
  • 14th 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
  • 14,067th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,072 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,337 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$467.49 per month

  • 0.63% higher than last month
  • 5.75% lower than February last year
  • 99.23% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 71.54% lower than the US average
  • 14th 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
  • 9,495th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 247 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,244 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.83¢ per kWh

  • 5.15% lower than last month
  • 15.28% lower than February last year
  • 5.22% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 20.53% lower than the US average
  • 58th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 152 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 139 since February last year
  • 11,141st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,985 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,009 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.54¢ per kWh

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 16.55% lower than February last year
  • 1.35% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 26.11% lower than the US average
  • 194th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 52 since February last year
  • 9,922nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,281 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$20,502.5 per month

  • 19.78% lower than last month
  • 496.72% higher than February last year
  • 23.69% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 33.12% lower than the US average
  • 175th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 53 since February last year
  • 18,215th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 488 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,805 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$21,731.74 per month

  • 7% higher than last month
  • 111.26% higher than February last year
  • 23% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 36.25% lower than the US average
  • 148th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 64 since February last year
  • 17,356th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 554 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,125 since February last year

Wahpeton, ND Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Wahpeton are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.22% higher than the state's average price of 11.02 cents and 28.28% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Wahpeton average is 0.55% more at $139.06 per month. Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Wahpeton results in the release of 183,957,570.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 10th highest in the state out of 406 cities. This total results in 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 222nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wahpeton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.082/kWh$229.66/mo.$112.12/mo.
337th11.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wahpeton
282nd$139.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wahpeton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wahpeton, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.89204.82128,045.6513,939,703
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399
Traverse ElectricBUNDLED12.94100.36232.630,107.78

Hankinson, ND Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Hankinson are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.22% higher than the state's average price of 11.02 cents and 28.28% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $139.06. This is 0.55% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative.

Electricity consumption in Hankinson results in the release of 19,467,760.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 68th highest in the state out of 406 cities. This total results in 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 12th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hankinson

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.082/kWh$229.65/mo.$112.11/mo.
338th11.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hankinson
274th$139.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hankinson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hankinson, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.89204.82128,045.6513,939,703
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399
Traverse ElectricBUNDLED12.94100.36232.630,107.78

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Lidgerwood, ND Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Lidgerwood are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.22% higher than the state's average price of 11.02 cents and 28.28% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $139.06. This is 0.55% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative.

Electricity consumption in Lidgerwood results in the release of 14,827,054.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 89th highest in the state out of 406 cities. This total results in 23,203.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 222nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lidgerwood

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.082/kWh$229.65/mo.$112.11/mo.
338th11.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lidgerwood
273rd$139.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lidgerwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lidgerwood, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.89204.82128,045.6513,939,703
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399
Traverse ElectricBUNDLED12.94100.36232.630,107.78

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Richland County, North Dakota Details

Richland County, North Dakota Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Richland County include Cass County Electric Cooperative, Otter Tail Power Company, and Traverse Electric Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and North Dakota has restricted laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Richland County that report energy loss, including Cass County Electric Cooperative, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Combined, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 1.61% of electricity produced. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Richland County receiving a rank of 64th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Richland County:

  • Abercrombie, North Dakota:
    • Traverse Electric: 33.32%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.34%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 33.34%
  • Barney, North Dakota:
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Christine, North Dakota:
    • Traverse Electric: 33.33%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Colfax, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Traverse Electric: 33.33%
  • Dwight, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
  • Fairmount, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
  • Great Bend, North Dakota:
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Hankinson, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Lidgerwood, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
  • Mantador, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Mooreton, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
  • Wahpeton, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.01%
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Walcott, North Dakota:
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Traverse Electric: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Wyndmere, North Dakota:
    • Traverse Electric: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 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 Richland County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity provider in Richland County, North Dakota by total customer count is Cass County Electric Cooperative.

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

There are 5 electricity providers operating in Richland County, North Dakota.

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Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-26