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Stutsman County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Stutsman County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Stutsman County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 6.82 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 8th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Stutsman County has dropped by 21.28% in the past year.

Stutsman County consumes roughly 93.80% of the electricity that is produced in their generation plants, this means they must export or store the leftover amount.

Stutsman County is home to 21,678 citizens and its power generating plants produce 858,117 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 39.58 megawatt hours per capita.

Stutsman County ranks 6th in North Dakota out of 53 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 147,799 of the county's 858,117 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.

Over 82.78% of Stutsman County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuels, ranking Stutsman County at 320th in the nation for total renewable electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    804,910 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    858,117 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    710,318 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    147,799 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    39.58 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    76,884,906 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,546.68 kg

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Jamestown Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.68¢ per kWh

  • 5.97% higher than last month
  • 2.47% lower than January last year
  • 3.15% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 38.03% lower than the US average
  • 121st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 73 since January last year
  • 2,276th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,369 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 113 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.91¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% lower than last month
  • 1.27% lower than January last year
  • 1.67% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 35.72% lower than the US average
  • 115th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 1,282nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 445 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 903 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$217.26 per month

  • 21.06% higher than last month
  • 1% higher than January last year
  • 27.85% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 43.91% higher than the US average
  • 381st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 24,626th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 261 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,266 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$152.66 per month

  • 0.12% higher than last month
  • 3.32% lower than January last year
  • 22.74% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 15.07% higher than the US average
  • 386th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20,547th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 254 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,620 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.8¢ per kWh

  • 6.29% higher than last month
  • 8.05% lower than January last year
  • 11.22% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 33.99% lower than the US average
  • 285th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 29 since January last year
  • 3,294th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 795 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 552 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.64¢ per kWh

  • 0.74% lower than last month
  • 6.28% lower than January last year
  • 12.03% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 38.96% lower than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 144 since January last year
  • 1,674th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 265 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 921 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$779.47 per month

  • 14.55% higher than last month
  • 4.65% lower than January last year
  • 98.82% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 52.17% lower than the US average
  • 189th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 69 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since January last year
  • 20,147th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,453 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 865 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$598.21 per month

  • 0.53% lower than last month
  • 2.47% lower than January last year
  • 99.01% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 63.45% lower than the US average
  • 109th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since January last year
  • 14,568th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 322 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.66¢ per kWh

  • 7.94% higher than last month
  • 21.76% lower than January last year
  • 6.92% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 11.91% lower than the US average
  • 333rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 16,785th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,436 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,323 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.91¢ per kWh

  • 2.47% lower than last month
  • 14.89% lower than January last year
  • 2.6% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 22.64% lower than the US average
  • 331st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 11,689th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 620 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,968 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$24,883.33 per month

  • 24.27% higher than last month
  • 536.71% higher than January last year
  • 17.27% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 26.19% lower than the US average
  • 189th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 103 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 108 since January last year
  • 18,696th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,611 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,821 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$20,390.71 per month

  • 9.38% higher than last month
  • 101.08% higher than January last year
  • 24.88% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 40.4% lower than the US average
  • 199th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 80 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 116 since January last year
  • 16,869th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 297 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,640 since January last year

Jamestown, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Jamestown are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.76% lower than the average North Dakota price of 10.96 cents and 35.47% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Electric production facilities in the city have, thankfully, had a 44.59% decrease in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used last year. With an estimated 18 total residential customers, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emitting 365,932,143.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Jamestown is the 9th highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks worst in North Dakota in emissions per resident, averaging 23,126.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Jamestown, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Jamestown.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jamestown

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
53rd10.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jamestown
348th$152.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jamestown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jamestown, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.32192.92230,02523,748,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5891594,484.761,437,399

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Kensal, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Kensal are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.76% lower than the average North Dakota price of 10.96 cents and 35.47% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Kensal has the 133rd largest population in the state, with 308 residents . Otter Tail Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 7,103,672.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kensal is the 133rd highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Kensal, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kensal

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
53rd10.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kensal
348th$152.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kensal Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kensal, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.32192.92230,02523,748,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Medina, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Medina are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.76% lower than the average North Dakota price of 10.96 cents and 35.47% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Medina has the 151st largest population in the state, with 272 residents . Otter Tail Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 6,273,372.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Medina is the 151st highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 23,063.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Medina, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Medina

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
53rd10.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Medina
348th$152.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Medina Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Medina, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Basin Electric Power CooperativeBUNDLED
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.32192.92230,02523,748,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.33112.5594,484.761,437,399

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Electricity Production in Stutsman County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Stutsman County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Stutsman County ND Wind 710,318
Stutsman County ND Natural Gas 146,90880,421,257.28547.43
Jamestown ND Distillate Fuel Oil 8911,545,964.041,735.09

Stutsman County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Stutsman County results in the release of 76,884,906.36 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 1969th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,546.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2177th worst for pollution per capita. Wind is the primary fuel in Stutsman County, with 82.78% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Natural Gas and Coal are also primary fuel types in the county, with 12.20% and 4.92% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Stutsman County is home to 3 power generation plants, which is 846th highest in the country.

WIND
Wind
Wind
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Wind
82.78%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
12.20%
COAL
Coal
4.92%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.10%
GASEOUS PROPANE
Gaseous Propane
0.00%

Stutsman County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity companies in Stutsman County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state of North Dakota has highly restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Stutsman County has 3 electricity companies who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these providers is 2.01%. With a state average energy loss of 1.13%, Stutsman County is the 14th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Stutsman County:

  • Buchanan, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Cleveland, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Courtenay, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Jamestown, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Kensal, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Medina, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Montpelier, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Pingree, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Streeter, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 0.56%
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 49.72%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 49.72%
  • Woodworth, North Dakota:
    • Basin Electric Power Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Stutsman County, North Dakota?

Stutsman County, North Dakota is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

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

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Otter Tail Power Company3,050
2Northern Plains Electric Cooperative2,500
3Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative413

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

There are 4 electricity companies operating in Stutsman County, North Dakota.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06