McHenry County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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McHenry County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

McHenry County ranks 15th in North Dakota out of 53 counties in electricity generated from wind turbines.

McHenry County consumes about 39.60% of the electricity that their generation facilities produce.

Residents of McHenry County are paying, on average, 28.02% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 11.04 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest electricity company in McHenry County by number of customers is Northern States Power Company.

McHenry County produces 449,486 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks McHenry County 485th largest producing county in the United States out of 3221 counties for total sustainable electricity production.

McHenry County has had a 1.53% drop in the past 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    178,004 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    32.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    449,486 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    449,486 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    82.93 MWh

Velva, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Velva is approximately 11.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.83% above North Dakota's average rate of 10.97 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $120.93 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.45. Consumers in Velva pay a 0.58% markdown compared to the rest of the nation. Northern States Power Company is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.

On average, Velva residents emit 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 20,145.79 kilograms per person and 1,120 people in the city, the city emits 22,563,279.91 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.085/kWh$161.75/mo.$80.86/mo.
214th11.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Velva
158th$120.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Velva Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Velva, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED12.59100.42786,46699,011,655
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.18139.45233,47623,777,000

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Towner, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Towner is approximately 11.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.83% above North Dakota's average rate of 10.97 cents. Towner is the 107th largest city in the state, with a population of 489. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 225.63 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other suppliers.

On average, Towner residents emit 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 20,145.79 kilograms per person and 489 people in the city, the city emits 9,851,289.17 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.085/kWh$161.75/mo.$80.86/mo.
216th11.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Towner
158th$120.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Towner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Towner, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED12.59100.42786,46699,011,655
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.18139.45233,47623,777,000

Drake, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Drake is approximately 11.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.83% above North Dakota's average rate of 10.97 cents. Drake is the 129th largest city in the state, with a population of 339. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 546.95 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other suppliers.

On average, Drake residents emit 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 68th worst polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota. At 20,145.79 kilograms per person and 339 people in the city, the city emits 6,829,421.33 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.085/kWh$161.75/mo.$80.86/mo.
216th11.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Drake
163rd$120.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Drake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Drake, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED12.59100.42786,46699,011,655
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.18139.45233,47623,777,000

Electricity Production in McHenry County, North Dakota

Power Plants in McHenry County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
New Frontier WindMeadowlark Wind I LLC (100.00%)
McHenry County ND Wind 421,634
Velva Windfarm LLCAcciona Wind Energy USA LLC (100.00%)
McHenry County ND Wind 27,852

McHenry County, North Dakota Details

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 43rd worst polluting county out of 53 counties in North Dakota and 2952nd 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 449,486 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. McHenry County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is 1074th most in the country.

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McHenry County, North Dakota Net Metering

Out of the 5 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 average energy loss for electricity companies in McHenry County is 3.06%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Verendrye Electric Cooperative, North Central Electric Bottineau, ND, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. With a state average energy loss of 1.31%, McHenry County is ranked as the 23rd best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in McHenry County:

  • Anamoose, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Balfour, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Bantry, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • North Central Electric Bottineau, ND: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Deering, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 20.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 20.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 20.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 20.00%
    • North Central Electric Bottineau, ND: 20.00%
  • Drake, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Granville, North Dakota:
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Karlsruhe, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Kief, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
  • Towner, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Upham, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • North Central Electric Bottineau, ND: 25.00%
  • Velva, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 25.00%
  • Voltaire, North Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 25.00%
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 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 McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County, North Dakota is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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

By total customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in McHenry County, North Dakota.

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

There are 2 power plants in McHenry County, North Dakota

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

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-27