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Burleigh County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Burleigh County's average residential electricity rate is 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.01% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Citizens of Burleigh County use enough electricity to release 17,805.03 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 36th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the state.

Electricity from wind energy produced in Burleigh County totals 840,520 megawatt hours, making Burleigh County 173rd in the United States out of 3230 counties for wind power production.

Burleigh County has a population of 99,280 citizens.

Burleigh County is the 19th highest county out of 53 counties in the state for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 8.47 megawatt hours per person produced from wind turbines.

As the 10th highest generator of electricity out of 53 counties in the state, Burleigh County produces 840,520 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,686,294 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    840,520 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    840,520 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.47 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,767,683,066 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    17,805.03 kg

Recent Energy News in Bismarck

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Bismarck Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.06¢ per kWh

  • 3.66% higher than last month
  • 0.81% lower than January last year
  • 0.73% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 35.55% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since January last year
  • 2,515th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,022 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 148 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.92¢ per kWh

  • 0.06% lower than last month
  • 2.72% lower than January last year
  • 1.61% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 35.68% lower than the US average
  • 127th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 53 since January last year
  • 1,296th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 382 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,244 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$139.16 per month

  • 33.35% higher than last month
  • 4.37% lower than January last year
  • 18.11% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 7.82% lower than the US average
  • 69th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since January last year
  • 9,875th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,898 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,670 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$101.56 per month

  • 0.52% lower than last month
  • 5.94% lower than January last year
  • 18.35% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 23.45% lower than the US average
  • 69th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 2,986th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 684 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,959 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.99¢ per kWh

  • 23.9% higher than last month
  • 23.68% lower than January last year
  • 11.63% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 47.55% lower than the US average
  • 117th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 39 since January last year
  • 1,301st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 788 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,501 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

6.36¢ per kWh

  • 2.76% lower than last month
  • 27.29% lower than January last year
  • 17.56% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 55.08% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since January last year
  • 186th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,638 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$860.1 per month

  • 12.07% higher than last month
  • 1.25% higher than January last year
  • 98.7% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 47.22% lower than the US average
  • 282nd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 21,983rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 775 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 177 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$720.01 per month

  • 0.12% higher than last month
  • 3.94% higher than January last year
  • 98.81% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 56.01% lower than the US average
  • 268th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since January last year
  • 18,295th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,285 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.68¢ per kWh

  • 8.6% higher than last month
  • 24.48% lower than January last year
  • 5.13% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 21.84% lower than the US average
  • 123rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 64 since January last year
  • 10,586th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,605 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,475 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.22¢ per kWh

  • 2.79% lower than last month
  • 16.81% lower than January last year
  • 6.4% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 29.42% lower than the US average
  • 78th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 154 since January last year
  • 7,305th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,271 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,290 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$32,973.85 per month

  • 12.22% higher than last month
  • 197.69% higher than January last year
  • 9.63% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 2.19% lower than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 78 since January last year
  • 20,080th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 435 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,873 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$27,841.42 per month

  • 7.01% higher than last month
  • 53.74% higher than January last year
  • 2.56% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 18.62% lower than the US average
  • 296th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 64 since January last year
  • 18,541st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 275 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,506 since January last year

Bismarck, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Bismarck home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.63% lower than the average state rate of 10.96 cents. Capital Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Dakota average monthly residential electric bill is $118.06, while the Bismarck average is 11.18% below at $104.86 per month. This is the 21st lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Bismarck is the 2nd highest ranked city in the state out of 406 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,716,966,827.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 57th worst in the state in this category. All of the 2,764,126.22 megawatt hours of electricity used in Bismarck must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bismarck

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.083/kWh$145.52/mo.$68.77/mo.
164th10.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bismarck
21st$104.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bismarck Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bismarck, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Capital Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.36111.47244,28625,310,500
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9990.66783,52686,134,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

Zips with electric coverage in Bismarck, North Dakota include: 58503, 58504, 58501, 58505

Lincoln, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Lincoln home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.63% lower than the average state rate of 10.96 cents. Capital Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Dakota average monthly residential electric bill is $118.06, while the Lincoln average is 11.17% below at $104.88 per month. This is the 23rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Lincoln is the 16th highest ranked city in the state out of 406 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 95,161,532.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 57th worst in the state in this category. All of the 153,199.52 megawatt hours of electricity used in Lincoln must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincoln

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.082/kWh$145.57/mo.$68.80/mo.
163rd10.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lincoln
23rd$104.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lincoln Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lincoln, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Capital Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.36111.47244,28625,310,500
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9990.66783,52686,134,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Apple Valley CDP, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Apple Valley CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.63% lower than the average state rate of 10.96 cents. Capital Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $104.88. This is 24.01% lower than the US average bill of $138.02.

Apple Valley CDP is the 182nd highest ranked city in the state out of 406 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 4,382,135.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 57th worst in the state in this category. All of the 7,054.75 megawatt hours of electricity used in Apple Valley CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Apple Valley CDP

Apple Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.082/kWh$145.57/mo.$68.80/mo.
158th10.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Apple Valley CDP
23rd$104.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Apple Valley CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Apple Valley CDP, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Capital Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.36111.47244,28625,310,500
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9990.66783,52686,134,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Electricity Production in Burleigh County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Burleigh County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Baldwin Wind LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Burleigh County ND Wind 422,302
Wilton Wind II LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Burleigh County ND Wind 215,714
FPL Energy Burleigh County WindNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Burleigh County ND Wind 202,504

Burleigh County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Burleigh County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 1,767,683,066.17 kilograms, which is the 188th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 67th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 17,805.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is 846th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Burleigh County's primary fuel is Wind, making up 100.00%, or 840,520 megawatt hours of production in the county.

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Burleigh County, North Dakota Net Metering

Approximately 25.00% of the electric providers in Burleigh County offer net metering to their customers. The state of North Dakota has highly restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Burleigh County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average an annual energy loss of 4.29% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Burleigh County is ranked as the 1158th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Burleigh County:

  • Bismarck, North Dakota:
    • Capital Electric Cooperative: 24.93%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.05%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.05%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 24.98%
  • Lincoln, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Capital Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Regan, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Capital Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Wing, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Capital Electric 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 Burleigh County, North Dakota?

By total revenue, Capital Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Burleigh County, North Dakota.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Burleigh County, North Dakota.

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

There are 3 electricity plants in Burleigh County, North Dakota

Which electricity companies offer service in Burleigh County, North Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Capital Electric Cooperative20,847
2Montana Dakota Utilities4,048
3Otter Tail Power Company2,212

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29