Electric Rates & Providers in McHenry County, ND

McHenry County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in McHenry County, ND is $164.17
  • The average electricity rate in McHenry County, ND is 10.82¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in McHenry County, ND

The average residential electric bill in McHenry County, ND is $164.17 per month. McHenry County, ND is the 21st most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.

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McHenry County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

McHenry County's average residential electricity rate is 10.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.37% below the US average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest electricity provider in McHenry County by customer count is Verendrye Electric Cooperative.

McHenry County consumes only 52.29% of the electricity generated in the county.

McHenry County is the 23rd largest county in the state.

McHenry County ranks 23rd out of 53 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 209,992.57 megawatt hours.

The county is the 11th highest producer of electricity in the state out of 53 counties, producing 401,605 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    209,993 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    38.74 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    401,605 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    401,605 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    74.1 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Velva

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Velva Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

11.48¢ per kWh

  • 1.38% higher than last month
  • 13.75% higher than November last year
  • 1.52% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 32.6% lower than the US average
  • 238th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 2,910th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 352 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,574 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.99% higher than last month
  • 8.78% higher than November last year
  • 2.14% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 28.81% lower than the US average
  • 217th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since November last year
  • 3,231st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 98 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,380 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$118.16 per month

  • 31.62% higher than last month
  • 13.9% higher than November last year
  • 2.47% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 0.06% lower than the US average
  • 277th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 185 since November last year
  • 16,712th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,370 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,859 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$114.9 per month

  • 1.06% higher than last month
  • 1.69% lower than November last year
  • 1.48% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 19.22% lower than the US average
  • 286th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since November last year
  • 6,313th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 736 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,634 since November last year

Velva, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Velva is approximately 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.08% above North Dakota's average rate of 11.50 cents. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 1,002.13 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $114.9 per month, while the US average is $147.16. Consumers in Velva enjoy a 6.10% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Velva residents emit 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 18th worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 23,080.64 kilograms per person and 1,120 people in the city, the city emits 25,850,321.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 51st worst rank in North Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Velva have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Velva

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.075/kWh$185.45/mo.$73.04/mo.
217th11.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Velva
286th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Velva Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Velva, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.28119.91579,780.1765,405,809

Towner, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Towner is approximately 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.08% above North Dakota's average rate of 11.50 cents. With a population of 489 citizens, the city is the 107th most populated city in North Dakota. Selling an estimated 864.39 megawatt hours, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

On average, Towner residents emit 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 18th worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 23,080.64 kilograms per person and 489 people in the city, the city emits 11,286,434.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 107th worst rank in North Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Towner have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Towner

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.075/kWh$185.45/mo.$73.04/mo.
217th11.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Towner
286th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Towner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Towner, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.28119.91579,780.1765,405,809

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Drake, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Drake is approximately 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.08% above North Dakota's average rate of 11.50 cents. With a population of 339 citizens, the city is the 129th most populated city in North Dakota. Selling an estimated 2,095.32 megawatt hours, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

On average, Drake residents emit 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 267th worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 23,080.64 kilograms per person and 339 people in the city, the city emits 7,824,338.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 129th worst rank in North Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Drake have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Drake

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.075/kWh$185.45/mo.$73.04/mo.
217th11.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Drake
286th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Drake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Drake, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.28119.91579,780.1765,405,809

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McHenry County, North Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in McHenry County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
New Frontier WindMeadowlark Wind I LLC (100.00%)
McHenry County ND Wind 401,6051311

McHenry County, North Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, McHenry County residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 48th worst polluting county out of 53 counties in North Dakota and 2894th out of 3221 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Wind, which accounts for 100.00% (or 401,605 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. McHenry County is home to one electricity producing plant.

McHenry County, North Dakota Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in McHenry County, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in McHenry County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 3.34% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 1.48%, McHenry County is ranked as the 27th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in McHenry County:

  • Anamoose, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Balfour, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Bantry, North Dakota:
    • North Central Electric Bottineau, ND: 100.00%
  • Deering, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Drake, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Granville, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Karlsruhe, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Kief, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Towner, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Upham, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Velva, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Voltaire, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

McHenry County, North Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in McHenry County, North Dakota?

By total customer count, Verendrye Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in McHenry County, North Dakota.

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

There is one power plant in McHenry County, North Dakota

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Verendrye Electric Cooperative5,168
2Otter Tail Power Company3,047
3North Central Electric Bottineau, ND1,470

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-07-22