Oliver County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Oliver County, North Dakota Electricity Overview
Oliver County is the 3127th largest county by population in the United States, with 1,877 residents living within its borders.
Wind generates 373,885 megawatt hours of electricity in Oliver County. This equals roughly 199.19 megawatt hours per person in Oliver County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 8th highest county out of 53 counties in North Dakota.
Of all US counties, Oliver County ranks 282nd in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Oliver County produces 92.35% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 2,404.21 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Oliver County as the highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Over 7.65% of Oliver County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Oliver County at 503rd in the country for renewable electricity production.
Oliver County emitted 59,932,398.76 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 26th worst polluting county in North Dakota.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
56,609 MWh
Consumption per Capita
30.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,886,578 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
373,885 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,512,693 MWh
Production per Capita
2,603.4 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
59,932,399 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
31,929.89 kg
Center, ND Electricity Overview
On average, Center's residential electricity rate is 10.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.97% less than North Dakota's average price of 10.79 cents and 26.69% below the national average of 13.99 cents. With an estimated 1 residential customers, Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $105.79 per month, while the national average is $123.86.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Center averages 18,262.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 10th highest in the state out of 406 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 10,738,600.66 kilograms, which is the 94th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Center
Center residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Center, North Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Electric Power Cooperative | BUNDLED | |||||
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.37 | 85.78 | 783,169 | 81,234,000 | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.14 | 125.8 | 164,043 | 16,639,485 |
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Electricity Production in Oliver County, North Dakota
Power Plants in Oliver County, North Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milton R YoungMinnkota Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Oliver County | ND | Coal | 4,512,693 | 5,173,498,014.01 | 1,146.43 | ||
FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Oliver County | ND | Wind | 191,994 | ||||
FPL Energy Oliver Wind I LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Oliver County | ND | Wind | 181,891 |
Oliver County, North Dakota Details
Oliver County residents average 31,929.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution for the county from electricity use is 59,932,398.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 26th highest amount in the state and 2nd in the nation. Around 92.05% of electricity in Oliver County comes from production using Coal. Wind and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 7.65% and 0.30% of total electricity production, respectively. There are 3 electricity plants in Oliver County, which is the 3rd highest number of power plants in a county in the state.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Oliver County, North Dakota?
Oliver County, North Dakota has 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Oliver County, North Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Oliver County, North Dakota by total revenue is Roughrider Electric Cooperative.
What electricity companies offer service in Oliver County, North Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roughrider Electric Cooperative | 2,059 |
| 2 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 1,770 |
How many power plants are within Oliver County, North Dakota?
Oliver County, North Dakota is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
