Montana Dakota Utilities
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About Montana Dakota Utilities
Montana Dakota Utilities has their head offices in Bismarck, North Dakota and provides electricity in 4 states within the nation In addition, this service area includes 189 cities within these states. Electricity companies must regularly report the number of customers they have to government agencies. In the most recent report the company reported 144,941 customers signed up for their services. Exactly 230 of these customers are industrial accounts, 25,199 are commercial customers and 119,512 are residential accounts. The average residential electricity rate for patrons of Montana Dakota Utilities is roughly 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 26.22% less than the average national price of 15.64 cents. They sold 52,937 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2022. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 2,006,713 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 1,600,167. In 2022, the company made a total of $377,258,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 87.05% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 0.52% from wholesale electricity sales.
The United States average monthly residential electric bill is $132.69, while the Montana Dakota Utilities average is 28.84% less at $94.42 per month. Wind turbines owned by the supplier generate 732,309 megawatt hours, or 44.32% of the electricity production by the provider. The supplier ranks as the 143rd highest producer of megawatt hours from coal in the country out of 3517 suppliers. Production by the supplier from natural gas totals 54,614.16 megawatt hours, which is approximately 3.31% of their total production.
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Montana Dakota Utilities currently has a loss of around 6.28% of the electricity that they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a rank of 1136th best out of 3517 companies who report energy loss in the US.
Montana Dakota Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Montana Dakota Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Montana Dakota Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:MDU Resources Group
- Headquarters:909 Airport Road
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
United States of America - CEO:Nicole Kivisto
Montana Dakota Utilities Contact
- Website:www.montana-dakota.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 638-3278
- Contact Page:www.montana-dakota.com
- Social Media:
Montana Dakota Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.montana-dakota.com
- Outage Map:customer.montana-dakota.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 638-3278
- States Served:
- Montana
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Wyoming
- Counties Served:
- Burleigh County
- Ward County
- Williams County
- Morton County
- Stark County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Montana Dakota Utilities
Montana Dakota Utilities produces 44.32% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 279th in the United States out of the 3517 companies we track.
Montana Dakota Utilities is the 231st largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types out of 3517 companies in the United States.
By customer count, Montana Dakota Utilities is the 179th largest supplier out of 3517 in the United States.
Montana Dakota Utilities has the 232nd highest total electricity production in the United States, producing 1,652,160.75 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Montana Dakota Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
227,557MWh
1136 National Rank
Montana Dakota Utilities Energy Makeup
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Montana Dakota Utilities Coverage Map
Montana Dakota Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 25,492 | 72,183,000 | 3 | 16.61% |
| North Dakota | 93,896 | 230,981,000 | 3 | 63.6% |
| South Dakota | 8,460 | 16,943,000 | 20 | 6.3% |
| Wyoming | 17,093 | 32,035,000 | 10 | 13.49% |
Montana Dakota Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 2,237 | 3 | 11.63 | $120.57/mo |
| Bottineau County | 6,442 | 5 | 10.50 | $130.64/mo |
| Bowman County | 3,024 | 3 | 11.63 | $120.57/mo |
| Burke County | 2,177 | 4 | 9.42 | $114.17/mo |
| Burleigh County | 99,280 | 4 | 10.56 | $104.87/mo |
| Campbell County | 1,548 | 1 | 12.31 | $182.97/mo |
| Carter County | 1,349 | 3 | 15.24 | $105.42/mo |
| Custer County | 11,968 | 6 | 13.79 | $127.94/mo |
| Dawson County | 9,003 | 5 | 13.18 | $108.31/mo |
| Dickey County | 5,013 | 5 | 10.74 | $135.80/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Montana Dakota Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | ND | Coal | 2,600,923 | 3,016,654,612.4 | 1,159.84 | |||
| Campbell County | WY | Coal | 805,208 | 894,588,874.99 | 1,111 | |||
Thunder Spirit Wind, LLCMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Adams County | ND | Wind | 577,015 | ||||
Diamond Willow Wind FacilityMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Fallon County | MT | Wind | 90,872 | ||||
Cedar Hills Wind FarmMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Bowman County | ND | Wind | 64,422 | ||||
R M HeskettMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Natural Gas | 32,567 | 23,179,473.24 | 711.75 | ||
Lewis & ClarkMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Richland County | MT | Natural Gas | 20,542 | 10,254,216.42 | 499.18 | ||
Glen Ullin Station 6Montana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Waste Heat | 13,666 | ||||
Glendive GTMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Dawson County | MT | Natural Gas | 1,080 | 1,915,481.37 | 1,773.59 | ||
Miles City GTMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Custer County | MT | Natural Gas | 464 | 605,921.57 | 1,305.87 |
Montana Dakota Utilities Fuel Makeup
Cities Montana Dakota Utilities Has Coverage
- Akaska, SD
- Alamo, ND
- Alexander, ND
- Almont, ND
- Ambrose, ND
- Amidon, ND
- Antler, ND
- Arnegard, ND
- Artas, SD
- Ashley, ND
- Bainville, MT
- Baker, MT
- Beach, ND
- Belfield, ND
- Berlin, ND
- Berthold, ND
- Beulah, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Bottineau, ND
- Bowbells, ND
- Bowdle, SD
- Bowman, ND
- Braddock, ND
- Brockton, MT
- Bucyrus, ND
- Burlington, ND
- Camp Crook, SD
- Carpio, ND
- Carson, ND
- Center, ND
- Columbus, ND
- Crosby, ND
- Culbertson, MT
- Dawson, ND
- Dayton, WY
- Des Lacs, ND
- Dickey, ND
- Dickinson, ND
- Dodge, ND
- Donnybrook, ND
- Douglas, ND
- Dunn Center, ND
- Edgeley, ND
- Ekalaka, MT
- Elgin, ND
- Ellendale, ND
- Epping, ND
- Eureka, SD
- Fairview, MT
- Flasher, ND
- Flaxton, ND
- Forbes, SD
- Fort Yates, ND
- Fortuna, ND
- Frederick, SD
- Fredonia, ND
- Froid, MT
- Fullerton, ND
- Gackle, ND
- Gardena, ND
- Gascoyne, ND
- Gettysburg, SD
- Gladstone, ND
- Glen Ullin, ND
- Glenburn, ND
- Glendive, MT
- Glenham, SD
- Golden Valley, ND
- Golva, ND
- Grano, ND
- Grenora, ND
- Hague, ND
- Halliday, ND
- Haynes, ND
- Hazelton, ND
- Hazen, ND
- Hebron, ND
- Herreid, SD
- Hettinger, ND
- Hillsview, SD
- Hosmer, SD
- Hoven, SD
- Ipswich, SD
- Java, SD
- Jud, ND
- Kenmare, ND
- Killdeer, ND
- Kramer, ND
- Kulm, ND
- LaMoure, ND
- Landa, ND
- Lansford, ND
- Lebanon, SD
- Lehr, ND
- Leith, ND
- Lemmon, SD
- Leola, SD
- Lignite, ND
- Lincoln, ND
- Linton, ND
- Loraine, ND
- Ludden, ND
- Makoti, ND
- Mandan, ND
- Marion, ND
- Marmarth, ND
- Maxbass, ND
- McIntosh, SD
- Medicine Lake, MT
- Miles City, MT
- Minot, ND
- Mobridge, SD
- Mohall, ND
- Monango, ND
- Morristown, SD
- Mott, ND
- Mound City, SD
- Napoleon, ND
- New England, ND
- New Leipzig, ND
- New Salem, ND
- New Town, ND
- Newburg, ND
- Noonan, ND
- Oakes, ND
- Onaka, SD
- Overly, ND
- Palermo, ND
- Parshall, ND
- Pettibone, ND
- Pick City, ND
- Plaza, ND
- Plevna, MT
- Pollock, SD
- Poplar, MT
- Portal, ND
- Powers Lake, ND
- Ranchester, WY
- Ray, ND
- Reeder, ND
- Regan, ND
- Regent, ND
- Rhame, ND
- Richardton, ND
- Richey, MT
- Robinson, ND
- Roscoe, SD
- Ross, ND
- Ryder, ND
- Sawyer, ND
- Scranton, ND
- Selby, SD
- Selfridge, ND
- Seneca, SD
- Sentinel Butte, ND
- Sheridan, WY
- Sherwood, ND
- Sidney, MT
- Solen, ND
- Souris, ND
- South Heart, ND
- Springbrook, ND
- Stanley, ND
- Stanton, ND
- Steele, ND
- Strasburg, ND
- Surrey, ND
- Tappen, ND
- Taylor, ND
- Terry, MT
- Tioga, ND
- Tolley, ND
- Tolstoy, SD
- Tuttle, ND
- Venturia, ND
- Verona, ND
- Watford City, ND
- Westhope, ND
- Wetonka, SD
- White Earth, ND
- Wildrose, ND
- Williston, ND
- Willow City, ND
- Wilton, ND
- Wing, ND
- Wishek, ND
- Wolf Point, MT
- Zap, ND
- Zeeland, ND
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Montana Dakota Utilities FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Montana Dakota Utilities customers each month?
Montana Dakota Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $94.42, compared to the US of $132.69 for bundled service.
How many states does Montana Dakota Utilities sell electricity to?
There are 4 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Montana Dakota Utilities including Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
How many counties does Montana Dakota Utilities have customers in to?
Montana Dakota Utilities provides electricity to customers in 46 counties.
Who is the CEO of Montana Dakota Utilities?
Nicole Kivisto is the current CEO of Montana Dakota Utilities.
What percentage of Montana Dakota Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Montana Dakota Utilities generate 55.68% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What company is Montana Dakota Utilities owned by?
Montana Dakota Utilities is owned by MDU Resources Group.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Montana Dakota Utilities customers?
Customers of Montana Dakota Utilities, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Montana Dakota Utilities' electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Montana Dakota Utilities generate 44.32% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Montana Dakota Utilities?
The Montana Dakota Utilities phone number is (800) 638-3278.
What cities does Montana Dakota Utilities sell electricity to?
Montana Dakota Utilities serves 189 cities throughout the US.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Montana Dakota Utilities?
Montana Dakota Utilities is associated with or owns 10 power plants.
