Pierce County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pierce County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Of all US counties, Pierce County is 283rd in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.

Residents of Pierce County are paying, on average, 32.18% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 10.41 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

Pierce County generates 101.86 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Pierce County the 10th highest ranking county out of 53 counties for renewable production per capita in North Dakota.

With a population of 4,038 residents, Pierce County is the 27th largest county by population in North Dakota and the 2965th largest in the US.

As the 985th highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the United States, Pierce County generates 411,326 megawatt hours of electricity.

Pierce County is home to 4,038 citizens and its power generating plants generate 411,326 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 101.86 megawatt hours per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    132,616 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    32.84 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    411,326 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    411,326 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    101.86 MWh

Rugby, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Rugby, which is 4.81% lower than the state's average rate of 10.97 cents. Otter Tail Power Company has an estimated 3 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Rugby average is 14.90% higher at $157.93 per month.

Approximately 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 358th worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 51,291,170.22 kilograms, the city ranks 22nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 83,615.9 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rugby

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$215.10/mo.$104.08/mo.
71st10.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rugby
348th$157.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rugby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rugby, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.15192.93233,23823,662,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814

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Balta, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Balta, which is 4.81% lower than the state's average rate of 10.97 cents. Balta has 73 citizens, making it the 270th largest city by population in the state. Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 68th worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 1,470,642.35 kilograms, the city ranks 270th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 2,397.47 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Balta

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$215.10/mo.$104.08/mo.
71st10.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Balta
348th$157.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Balta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Balta, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.15192.93233,23823,662,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814

Selz CDP, ND Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.36 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Selz CDP, which is 5.59% lower than the state's average rate of 10.97 cents. Selz CDP has 35 citizens, making it the 337th largest city by population in the state. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 20,145.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 3rd worst polluter in the state out of 406 cities. With total emissions of 705,102.5 kilograms, the city ranks 337th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,149.47 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Selz CDP

Selz CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.083/kWh$204.29/mo.$103.15/mo.
51st10.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Selz CDP
298th$151.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Selz CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Selz CDP, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.15192.93233,23823,662,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.74122.92625,76367,206,814
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.18139.45233,47623,777,000

Electricity Production in Pierce County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Pierce County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rugby Wind Power ProjectAvangrid (100.00%)
Pierce County ND Wind 411,326

Pierce County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 43rd highest polluter in the state out of 53 counties. With total emissions of 0 kilograms, the county ranks 43rd highest in North Dakota and 2952nd in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Pierce County is Wind. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Pierce County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.

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Pierce County, North Dakota Net Metering

Pierce County has 2 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity companies in Pierce County that report energy loss. Combined, these 4 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.48% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Pierce County a rank of 25th best in North Dakota out of 53 counties.

Providers In Each City in Pierce County:

  • Balta, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Rugby, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Wolford, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 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 Pierce County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity supplier in Pierce County, North Dakota by total customer count is Otter Tail Power Company.

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

There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Pierce County, North Dakota.

How many power plants are in Pierce County, North Dakota?

Pierce County, North Dakota is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-09-24