Electric Rates & Providers in McKenzie County, ND

McKenzie County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in McKenzie County, ND is $140.38
  • The average electricity rate in McKenzie County, ND is 7.79¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in McKenzie County, ND

The average residential electric bill in McKenzie County, ND is $140.38 per month. McKenzie County, ND is the 18th most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.

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McKenzie County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

While many counties try to reduce non-renewable fuel types, McKenzie County's usage of non-renewable fuels in their power plants has increased by 75.20% during the last 12 months.

The burning of natural gas in McKenzie County yields a total of 1,155,604.01 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 302nd in the United States out of 3221 counties.

McKenzie County generates 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 445th in the county out of 3221 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

McKenzie County ranks 10th out of 53 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 530,344.86 megawatt hours.

When calculating by number of customers, McKenzie Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in McKenzie County.

McKenzie County consumes 45.89% of the generation put out by its power plants.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    530,345 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    38.54 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,155,604 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,155,604 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    83.97 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    277,076,125 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    20,133.42 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Watford City

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Watford City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.96¢ per kWh

  • 14.99% higher than last month
  • 7.08% higher than November last year
  • 14.61% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 23.91% lower than the US average
  • 387th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 289 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 70 since November last year
  • 5,502nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,333 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 133 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% higher than last month
  • 9.08% higher than November last year
  • 4.35% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 27.27% lower than the US average
  • 310th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 3,853rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,437 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$103.59 per month

  • 61.71% higher than last month
  • 3.36% lower than November last year
  • 14.5% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 12.39% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 202 since November last year
  • 10,047th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,716 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,495 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$93.09 per month

  • 0.32% lower than last month
  • 1.37% higher than November last year
  • 20.18% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 34.56% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
  • 1,486th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 333 since November last year

Watford City, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Watford City's residents purchase residential electricity for 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.03% more than the average North Dakota price of 11.42 cents and 27.72% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $93.09 per month, while the state average is $121.85. Patrons in Watford City pay a 23.61% reduction compared to the rest of the state. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Montana Dakota Utilities.

The use of electricity in Watford City accounts for 132,709,931.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 13th largest amount in the state out of 406 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 45th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watford City

Watford City residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
310th11.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watford City
104th$93.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watford City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watford City, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.6694.35769,77589,742,000

Mandaree CDP, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Mandaree CDP's residents purchase residential electricity for 8.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.74% less than the average North Dakota price of 11.42 cents and 49.58% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. McKenzie Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 18,543.15 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. Mandaree CDP is the 93rd largest city in North Dakota, with a population of 615.

The use of electricity in Mandaree CDP accounts for 14,256,176.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 93rd largest amount in the state out of 406 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 45th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mandaree CDP

Mandaree CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.102/kWh$0.054/kWh$225.80/mo.$80.81/mo.
10th8.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mandaree CDP
335th$132.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mandaree CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mandaree CDP, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
McKenzie Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.85134.98110,702.068,694,428

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Alexander, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Alexander's residents purchase residential electricity for 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.18% more than the average North Dakota price of 11.42 cents and 28.99% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Alexander has the 130th highest population in the state, with 333 residents calling the city home. The North Dakota average monthly residential power bill is $121.85, while the Alexander average is 22.69% below at $94.2 per month. This ranks the city 106th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Alexander accounts for 7,719,197.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 130th largest amount in the state out of 406 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 309th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexander

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.085/kWh$122.61/mo.$53.04/mo.
218th11.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alexander
106th$94.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alexander Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alexander, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
McKenzie Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.85134.98110,702.068,694,428
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.6694.35769,77589,742,000

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

Power Plants in McKenzie County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
McKenzie County ND Natural Gas 1,155,604.012603,739,761.12522.454

McKenzie County, North Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in McKenzie County creates 277,076,124.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 965th largest amount of any county in the United States. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 20,133.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 35th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type used in McKenzie County is Natural Gas, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. McKenzie County has one power producing plant.

McKenzie County, North Dakota Net Metering

The state of North Dakota has highly restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

McKenzie County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 2.33% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the North Dakota average is 1.48%, resulting in a rank of 294th best in the country and a state rank of 11th best out of 3221 and 53 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in McKenzie County, North Dakota

Providers In Each City in McKenzie County:

  • Alexander, North Dakota:
    • McKenzie Electric Cooperative: 2.99%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 97.01%
  • Arnegard, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Watford City, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

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

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1McKenzie Electric Cooperative9,714

How many power plants are within McKenzie County, North Dakota?

There is one active power plant located in McKenzie County, North Dakota

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Published: 2024-08-21