Nelson County, ND: 3 Electric Providers

Nelson County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Nelson County, ND is $176.41
  • The average electricity rate in Nelson County, ND is 11.94¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Nelson County, ND

The average residential electric bill in Nelson County, ND is $176.41 per month. Nelson County, ND is the 31st most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.

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Nelson County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Nelson County is Nodak Electric.

Residents of Nelson County are paying, on average, 28.07% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 11.94 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour.

During the previous 12 months, Nelson County had a 2.52% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

Nelson County ranks 34th out of 53 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents consuming over 100,000 megawatt hours.

Nelson County emits 23,180.77 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 12th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.

Nelson County is the 3043rd most populous county in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    116,960 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    38.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    70,353,649 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,180.77 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lakota

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Nelson County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Lakota Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

9.76¢ per kWh

  • 3.7% lower than last month
  • 4.77% higher than November last year
  • 13.73% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 42.72% lower than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since November last year
  • 458th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 76 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

9.63¢ per kWh

  • 0.39% higher than last month
  • 3.41% higher than November last year
  • 16.23% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 41.62% lower than the US average
  • 16th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 365th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 91 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$133.59 per month

  • 6.04% higher than last month
  • 2.8% higher than November last year
  • 10.26% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 12.98% higher than the US average
  • 335th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 22,769th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,229 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 478 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$145.82 per month

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 1.96% higher than November last year
  • 25.04% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 2.52% higher than the US average
  • 344th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 17,665th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,081 since November last year

Lakota, ND Electricity Overview

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Lakota averages a residential electricity price of 9.63 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 15.69% less than North Dakota's average price of 11.42 cents. Lakota has 651 residents, resulting in it being the 88th largest city in the state. Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility sells an estimated 14,151.99 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.

The 25,087.52 megawatt hours consumed in Lakota must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 45th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 15,090,683.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 88th largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakota

Lakota residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.108/kWh$0.072/kWh$192.56/mo.$98.95/mo.
16th9.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lakota
344th$145.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lakota Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lakota, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lakota, North Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.73149.947,562.74736,220.51

McVille, ND Electricity Overview

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McVille averages a residential electricity price of 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 2.81% more than North Dakota's average price of 11.42 cents. Otter Tail Power Company has an estimated 37 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $114.9 per month, while the state average is $121.85. Consumers in McVille enjoy a 5.71% discount compared to other residents of North Dakota.

The 12,331.81 megawatt hours consumed in McVille must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 45th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 7,417,847.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 132nd largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McVille

McVille 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 McVille
286th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for McVille Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McVille, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.23116.08564,183.0363,333,471

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Michigan City, ND Electricity Overview

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Michigan City averages a residential electricity price of 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 2.81% more than North Dakota's average price of 11.42 cents. Otter Tail Power Company has an estimated 13 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $114.9 per month, while the state average is $121.85. Consumers in Michigan City enjoy a 5.71% discount compared to other residents of North Dakota.

The 11,638.14 megawatt hours consumed in Michigan City must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,180.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 309th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 7,000,593.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 137th largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City

Michigan City 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 Michigan City
215th$114.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.23116.08564,183.0363,333,471

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Nelson County, North Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

Nelson County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Nelson County, 66.67% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and North Dakota has restricted regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Nelson County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 1.70% of their energy lost per year. The United States average is 2.43%, resulting in Nelson County receiving a rank of 136th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Nelson County:

  • Aneta, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Lakota, North Dakota:
    • Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • McVille, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Michigan City, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Pekin, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Petersburg, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Tolna, 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

What electricity company is the largest provider in Nelson County, North Dakota?

By total revenue, Nodak Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Nelson County, North Dakota.

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

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Nelson County, North Dakota.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Nodak Electric2,465
2Otter Tail Power Company1,589
3Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility563

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-09-22