Dickey County, ND: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Dickey County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Dickey County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Dickey County generates 290.14 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Dickey County the 54th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

Dickey County is the 2957th highest polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. The county emits 0 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Dickey County averages 290.14 megawatt hours generated from wind per resident, which is 49th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US.

Dickey County emitted 0 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 43rd worst polluting county out of 53 counties in the state.

Dickey County ranks 24th out of 53 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming over 100,000 megawatt hours.

The county is ranked as the 6th largest generator of electricity of all 53 counties in the state for total electricity generation, producing 1,454,476 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    186,134 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,454,476 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,454,476 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    290.14 MWh

Recent Energy News in Oakes

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Oakes Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10¢ per kWh

  • 2.72% higher than last month
  • 2.28% higher than January last year
  • 0.07% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 35.97% lower than the US average
  • 205th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since January last year
  • 2,506th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 993 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 565 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 1.02% lower than January last year
  • 0.41% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 34.36% lower than the US average
  • 222nd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since January last year
  • 2,332nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 328 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 234 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$190.42 per month

  • 28.71% higher than last month
  • 4.04% higher than January last year
  • 12.06% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 26.14% higher than the US average
  • 278th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since January last year
  • 22,047th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,754 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,263 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$135.97 per month

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 2.48% lower than January last year
  • 9.32% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 2.49% higher 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 6 since January last year
  • 14,244th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 283 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,460 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.87¢ per kWh

  • 17.04% higher than last month
  • 7.89% lower than January last year
  • 12.02% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 33.52% lower than the US average
  • 298th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 96 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since January last year
  • 3,556th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,883 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 313 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.42¢ per kWh

  • 0.75% lower than last month
  • 14.85% lower than January last year
  • 9.09% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 40.56% lower than the US average
  • 204th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 79 since January last year
  • 1,229th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,673 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$660.69 per month

  • 13.97% higher than last month
  • 1.89% higher than January last year
  • 99% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 59.46% lower than the US average
  • 58th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since January last year
  • 16,385th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,604 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 678 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$544.77 per month

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 3.1% higher than January last year
  • 99.1% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 66.72% lower than the US average
  • 48th 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
  • 12,734th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 581 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.65¢ per kWh

  • 6.1% higher than last month
  • 17.65% lower than January last year
  • 5.49% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 22.13% lower than the US average
  • 121st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 10,269th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,577 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,236 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.42¢ per kWh

  • 1.81% lower than last month
  • 11.13% lower than January last year
  • 3.81% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 27.47% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since January last year
  • 8,792nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 705 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,241 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$23,726.27 per month

  • 11.38% higher than last month
  • 163.79% higher than January last year
  • 21.11% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 29.62% lower than the US average
  • 111th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 82 since January last year
  • 18,392nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,343 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,869 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$20,168.67 per month

  • 6.48% higher than last month
  • 47.26% higher than January last year
  • 25.7% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 41.05% lower than the US average
  • 128th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 16,656th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,431 since January last year

Oakes, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Oakes are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 2.04% lower than the state's average rate of 10.96 cents. With an estimated 4 total residential customers, Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Oakes' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 45,689,528.85 kilograms, which is 28th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Oakes as the 57th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oakes

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
181st10.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oakes
258th$135.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oakes Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oakes, 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
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9990.66783,52686,134,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

Ellendale, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Ellendale are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 2.04% lower than the state's average rate of 10.96 cents. With an estimated 3 total residential customers, Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Ellendale's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 24,609,150.57 kilograms, which is 54th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Ellendale as the 57th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellendale

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
181st10.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellendale
268th$135.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellendale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellendale, 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
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9990.66783,52686,134,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Kulm, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Kulm are paying a residential electricity rate of 10.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 2.04% lower than the state's average rate of 10.96 cents. Kulm has 490 residents, resulting in it being the 105th largest city in North Dakota. Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

Kulm's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 11,301,296.89 kilograms, which is 105th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Kulm as the 2nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kulm

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
181st10.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kulm
258th$135.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kulm Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kulm, 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
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 Dickey County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Dickey County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Merricourt Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%)
Dickey County ND Wind 596,026
Dickey County ND Wind 575,661
Tatanka Wind Power LLCAcciona Wind Energy USA LLC (100.00%)
Dickey County ND Wind 282,789

Dickey County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Dickey County has the 2957th highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all of the counties in the nation, emitting 0 kilograms. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Dickey County as the 43rd highest polluting county in North Dakota. The primary fuel type utilized in Dickey County is Wind, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Dickey County, which is the 2nd highest number of power plants in a county in the state.

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Dickey County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 5 electricity providers in Dickey County, 40.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Dakota has restricted regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Dickey County is 3.47%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Montana Dakota Utilities, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, and Cass County Electric Cooperative. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Dickey County ranks 567th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Dickey County:

  • Ellendale, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Fullerton, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Kulm, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Ludden, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Monango, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Oakes, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.00%

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

FAQ

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

Dickey County, North Dakota has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.

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

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Dickey County, North Dakota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Dickey County, North Dakota.

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

There are 3 power plants in Dickey County, North Dakota

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-29