Burke County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Burke County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Citizens of Burke County consume enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the national average of 4,459.99.

Burke County is the 43rd largest county by population in North Dakota, with 2,201 citizens calling the county home.

Electricity from wind power produced in Burke County totals 895,395 megawatt hours, making Burke County 154th out of 3221 counties in the United States for wind power generation.

Burke County ranks 43rd out of 53 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population using 67,787.22 megawatt hours.

Burke County generates 406.81 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 82nd highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the nation.

Burke County consumes only 7.57% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 92.43%.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    67,787 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    30.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    895,395 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    895,395 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    406.81 MWh

Powers Lake, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Powers Lake's residents spend 8.65 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 3rd out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $118.36, while the Powers Lake average is 12.44% below at $103.63 per month. This ranks the city 24th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative has an estimated 6 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Powers Lake emits 18,430.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 39th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 7,095,835.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 117th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powers Lake

Powers Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.056/kWh$132.75/mo.$61.14/mo.
3rd8.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Powers Lake
24th$103.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Powers Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Powers Lake, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.10130.7542,5583,447,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.5085.48771,83281,013,000
Mountrail Williams Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.3494.67197,26714,479,945

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Bowbells, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Bowbells' residents spend 9.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 24th out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $118.36, while the Bowbells average is 8.66% below at $108.11 per month. This ranks the city 52nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Montana Dakota Utilities has an estimated 2 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Bowbells emits 18,430.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 39th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,547,653.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 136th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowbells

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
24th9.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bowbells
52nd$108.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bowbells Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bowbells, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.10130.7542,5583,447,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.5085.48771,83281,013,000

Lignite, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Lignite's residents spend 9.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 24th out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $118.36, while the Lignite average is 8.66% below at $108.11 per month. This ranks the city 52nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Montana Dakota Utilities has an estimated 0 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Lignite emits 18,430.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 39th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,598,734.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 203rd highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lignite

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
24th9.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lignite
52nd$108.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lignite Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lignite, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.10130.7542,5583,447,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.5085.48771,83281,013,000

Electricity Production in Burke County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Burke County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Burke Wind, LLCBurke Wind LLC (100.00%)
Burke County ND Wind 895,395

Burke County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Burke County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 43rd highest polluting county out of 53 counties in North Dakota. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 2948th highest for total pollution in the country. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Burke County. Burke County is home to one electricity generation plant.

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Energy Loss

Burke County has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss from their electricity grid. The average energy loss for these companies is 6.55%. The US average for energy loss is 2.76% and the North Dakota average is 2.13%, resulting in a rank of 2606th best in the US and a state rank of 51st best out of 3221 and 53 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Burke County:

  • Bowbells, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Columbus, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Flaxton, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Lignite, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Portal, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.31%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.32%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.37%
  • Powers Lake, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Burke County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity provider in Burke County, North Dakota by megawatt hours sold is Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative.

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Burke County, North Dakota.

How many power plants are located in Burke County, North Dakota?

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

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Montana Dakota Utilities2,824
2Burke Divide Electric Cooperative1,442
3Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative1,013

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-09-24