Barnes County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Barnes County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

As the 8th highest generator of electricity out of 53 counties in the state, Barnes County generates 943,678 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Barnes County is the 13th largest county in North Dakota, with 10,869 residents residing within the county's borders.

Of all of the US counties, Barnes County is 151st in megawatt hours generated from wind power.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Barnes County is 11.30 cents. This is roughly 26.32% lower than the nationwide average of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

Over 100.00% of Barnes County's electricity production comes from sustainable sources, ranking Barnes County at 231st in the United States for renewable electricity generation.

The largest supplier in Barnes County by megawatt hours sold is Cass County Electric Cooperative.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    356,960 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    32.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    943,678 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    943,678 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    86.82 MWh

Valley City, ND Electricity Overview

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Valley City's residents spend, on average, 10.16 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 7.35% less than North Dakota's average price of 10.97 cents. Valley City Public Works is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $115.43 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.45.

The electricity sold in Valley City has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 132,680,144.17 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valley City

Valley City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.088/kWh$170.01/mo.$91.56/mo.
45th10.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valley City
93rd$115.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valley City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valley City, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cass County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.87130.21642,39276,242,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814
Valley City Public WorksBUNDLED7.2887.3545,079.863,283,845.25

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Litchville, ND Electricity Overview

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Litchville's residents spend, on average, 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 3.05% more than North Dakota's average price of 10.97 cents. Cass County Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. With a population of 212 residents, the city is the 175th largest city in North Dakota.

The electricity sold in Litchville has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 4,270,906.55 kilograms, which is the 175th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Litchville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.088/kWh$170.01/mo.$91.56/mo.
271st11.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Litchville
193rd$126.56Average residential monthly electricity bill for Litchville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Litchville, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cass County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.87130.21642,39276,242,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814

Oriska, ND Electricity Overview

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Oriska's residents spend, on average, 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 3.05% more than North Dakota's average price of 10.97 cents. Cass County Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. With a population of 205 residents, the city is the 178th largest city in North Dakota.

The electricity sold in Oriska has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 4,129,886.05 kilograms, which is the 178th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oriska

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.088/kWh$170.01/mo.$91.56/mo.
271st11.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oriska
193rd$126.56Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oriska Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oriska, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cass County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.87130.21642,39276,242,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814

Electricity Production in Barnes County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Barnes County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
FPL Energy Ashtabula Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Barnes County ND Wind 601,559
Ashtabula Wind III LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Barnes County ND Wind 202,740
Ashtabula Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%)
Barnes County ND Wind 139,379

Barnes County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Barnes County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a county in North Dakota. The county is the 43rd worst ranked county in North Dakota out of 53 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 43rd highest in North Dakota for emissions per resident. In Barnes County, Wind is 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.

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Barnes County, North Dakota Net Metering

Out of the 4 providers in Barnes County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. The state has highly restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

Barnes County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 2.90% of their energy lost per year. The national average is 2.45%, resulting in Barnes County receiving a rank of 310th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Barnes County:

  • Dazey, North Dakota:
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
  • Fingal, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Leal, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Litchville, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Nome, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Oriska, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Pillsbury, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Rogers, North Dakota:
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
  • Sanborn, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Sibley, North Dakota:
    • Nodak Electric: 13.30%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 43.35%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 43.35%
  • Valley City, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 35.81%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 35.81%
    • Valley City Public Works: 28.38%
  • Wimbledon, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Cass County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

Barnes County, North Dakota is home to 4 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Barnes County, North Dakota?

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

How many power plants are located within Barnes County, North Dakota?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Barnes County, North Dakota

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Cass County Electric Cooperative18,475
2Valley City Public Works3,956
3Otter Tail Power Company2,009
4Nodak Electric60

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-09-12