Beadle County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Beadle County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
In Beadle County, 79,850 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Beadle County ranks 6th in the state out of 66 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Beadle County has the 2065th highest pollution level due to electricity use in the country, releasing 66,623,531.41 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Natural gas accounts for 100.00% of the electricity generation in Beadle County, giving it a ranking of 553rd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total natural gas production.
Beadle County uses non-renewable sources to produce 4.21 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 5th highest county in South Dakota for non-renewable production per capita.
Beadle County is the 20 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 66 counties in the state, with a population of 18,959 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 79,850.
The county is the 21st highest generator of electricity of all 66 counties in South Dakota, producing 79,850 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
280,724 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.81 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
79,850 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
79,850 MWh
Production per Capita
4.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
66,623,531 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,514.08 kg
Huron, SD Electricity Overview
On average, Huron's inhabitants spend 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 8.06% below the state's average rate of 12.25 cents, which ranks the city 139th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for lowest average electricity rate. The city has a deficiency of 168,259.65 megawatt hours due to the fact that citizens are consuming 421.44% more electricity than is generated. This results in the city having to purchase extra megawatt hours. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $110.36 per month.
There is one electricity plant in Huron. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 43,572,654.69 kilograms, which is 6th largest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Additionally, the city ranks highest in South Dakota in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Huron's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Huron
Huron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Wolsey, SD Electricity Overview
On average, Wolsey's inhabitants spend 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 8.06% below the state's average rate of 12.25 cents, which ranks the city 139th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for lowest average electricity rate. With a population of 621 citizens, the city is the 127th most populous city in the state. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $110.36 per month, while the state average is $125.87.
In Wolsey, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,391,113.54 kilograms, which is 127th largest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Averaging 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 8th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wolsey
Wolsey residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Wessington, SD Electricity Overview
On average, Wessington's inhabitants spend 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 8.06% below the state's average rate of 12.25 cents, which ranks the city 139th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for lowest average electricity rate. With a population of 220 citizens, the city is the 233rd most populous city in the state. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $110.36 per month, while the state average is $125.87.
In Wessington, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 492,826.05 kilograms, which is 231st largest amount in the state out of 488 cities. Averaging 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 48th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wessington
Wessington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Electricity Production in Beadle County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Beadle County, South Dakota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Beadle County | SD | Natural Gas | 39,925 | 18,116,753.34 | 453.77 | 4/2022 | ||
Bob Glanzer Generating StationNorthWestern Energy (100.00%) | Huron | SD | Natural Gas | 39,925 | 18,116,806.4 | 453.77 |
Beadle County, South Dakota Details
There are 2 electricity plants in Beadle County, which is the 1100th most power plants in a county in the United States. Emissions in the county average 3,514.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2172nd highest polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. A total of 66,623,531.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 2065th worst in the country for total pollution from electricity consumption. In Beadle County, Natural Gas is 100.00% of the fuel types utilized for electricity generation.
Providers In Each City in Beadle County:
- Broadland, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Cavour, South Dakota:
- Dakota Energy Coop: 3.23%
- NorthWestern Energy: 96.77%
- Hitchcock, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Huron, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Virgil, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Wessington, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Wolsey, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Yale, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Beadle County, South Dakota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Dakota Energy Coop is the largest electricity company in Beadle County, South Dakota.
What electricity companies offer service in Beadle County, South Dakota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Dakota Energy Coop | 1,214 |
How many power plants are in Beadle County, South Dakota?
Beadle County, South Dakota has 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.