Mercer County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mercer County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Mercer County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 33.65% lower than the United States average, at 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents.

The county is ranked as the 71st largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3221 counties for electricity generation, producing 11,481,208.01 megawatt hours.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Mercer County is 23.22% lower than the nationwide average monthly residential bill.

Mercer County's 5.48% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electric generation during the course of the previous year is an unfortunate trend.

Mercer County produces 1,366 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 9th highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the US.

1,360.74 megawatt hours of electricity per person are generated using coal in Mercer County. They rank 2nd out of 3221 counties in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    276,038 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    32.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    11,481,208 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,481,208 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1,366 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    313,355,085 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    37,281.99 kg

Beulah, ND Electricity Overview

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Residents of Beulah are charged an average residential electricity price of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.19% lower than North Dakota's average price of 11.12 cents. This ranks the city 141st out of 406 cities in North Dakota for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 7 total residential customers, Roughrider Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Beulah average is 23.22% below at $113.36 per month.

Beulah residents average 20,279.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 62,259,492.12 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Beulah has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beulah

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.76/mo.$69.71/mo.
141st10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beulah
77th$113.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beulah Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beulah, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.8994.61824,88889,854,000
Roughrider Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.96132.11175,62217,496,556

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Hazen, ND Electricity Overview

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Residents of Hazen are charged an average residential electricity price of 10.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.19% lower than North Dakota's average price of 11.12 cents. This ranks the city 141st out of 406 cities in North Dakota for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 4 total residential customers, Roughrider Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Hazen average is 23.22% below at $113.36 per month.

Hazen residents average 20,279.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 51,997,829.9 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Hazen has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hazen

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.76/mo.$69.71/mo.
141st10.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hazen
77th$113.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hazen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hazen, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.8994.61824,88889,854,000
Roughrider Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.96132.11175,62217,496,556

Stanton, ND Electricity Overview

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Residents of Stanton are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.35% lower than North Dakota's average price of 11.12 cents. This ranks the city 228th out of 406 cities in North Dakota for best average electricity rate. Stanton, North Dakota Electric Utility sells an estimated 2,943.93 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.64, while the Stanton average is 22.30% lower at $114.71 per month.

Stanton residents average 20,279.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 8,517,585.24 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Stanton has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stanton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.76/mo.$69.71/mo.
228th11.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stanton
93rd$114.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stanton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stanton, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED10.8994.61824,88889,854,000
Roughrider Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.96132.11175,62217,496,556
Stanton, North Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.44117.562,563.29318,825.06

Electricity Production in Mercer County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Mercer County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mercer County ND Coal 5,361,343.016,004,474,107.81,119.96
Mercer County ND Coal 3,489,6624,021,421,223.411,152.38
Mercer County ND Coal 2,630,2033,007,456,932.161,143.43

Mercer County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Mercer County residents emit 37,281.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 2nd highest polluting county out of 53 counties in the state. Total emissions in the county are 313,355,084.84 kilograms, which is the 7th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The primary fuel used in Mercer County is Coal, making up 99.61% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 29,626.85 megawatt hours (0.26%) and 14,582.79 megawatt hours (0.13%), respectively. Mercer County has 3 power plants, which is 2nd highest in North Dakota.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.61%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.26%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.13%

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these 3 providers is 5.03%. The United States average is 2.45%, resulting in Mercer County receiving a rank of 2102nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Mercer County:

  • Beulah, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Golden Valley, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Hazen, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Pick City, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Stanton, North Dakota:
    • Stanton, North Dakota Electric Utility: 24.09%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 25.30%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 25.30%
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 25.30%
  • Zap, North Dakota:
    • Roughrider Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%

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

FAQ

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

By total customer count, Roughrider Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Mercer County, North Dakota.

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

Mercer County, North Dakota is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

There are 3 active electricity plants in Mercer County, North Dakota

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Roughrider Electric Cooperative3,156
2Montana Dakota Utilities2,712
3Stanton, North Dakota Electric Utility254

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-08-22