Brookings County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Brookings County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Brookings County ranks 262nd highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for electricity per person produced from wind power. Producing 843,106 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 34,315, this averages out to 24.57 megawatt hours per person per year from wind turbines.
Non-renewable sources are used in the production of 47.66% of the megawatt hours produced in Brookings County, ranking it 2nd in South Dakota out of 66 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
With a population of 34,315 residents, Brookings County is the 1364th most populated county in the nation.
There was a 11.78% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the past 12 months in Brookings County.
Over 52.34% of Brookings County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel types, ranking Brookings County at 270th in the nation for total sustainable electricity production.
The use of natural gas in Brookings County yields a total of 767,867 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 1st in the state out of 66 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
508,764 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,610,973 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
843,106 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
767,867 MWh
Production per Capita
46.95 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
98,047,899 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,857.29 kg
Brookings, SD Electricity Overview
Brookings' citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 10.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 89th out of 488 cities in the state. Brookings Municipal Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $94.85 per month.
Brookings emits 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 113th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Brookings from electricity consumption is 59,192,164.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 5th highest in South Dakota. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brookings
Brookings residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brookings, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.93 | 94.85 | 106,829 | 11,675,000 |
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Volga, SD Electricity Overview
Volga's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.40% higher than the state's average price of 12.24 cents and 20.18% below the US average of 16.01 cents. Volga, South Dakota Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $121.5 per month.
Volga emits 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 113th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Volga from electricity consumption is 5,421,064.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 43rd highest in South Dakota. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Volga
Volga residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Volga, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volga, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.78 | 121.5 | 11,993.89 | 1,532,532 |
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Aurora, SD Electricity Overview
Aurora's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 9.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 10th out of 488 cities in the state. City of Aurora Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $77.79 per month.
Aurora emits 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 8th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Aurora from electricity consumption is 3,382,481.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 59th highest in South Dakota. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aurora
Aurora residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aurora, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Aurora Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.18 | 77.79 | 4,973.2 | 456,443.44 |
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Electricity Production in Brookings County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deer Creek StationBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Brookings County | SD | Natural Gas | 767,867 | 310,463,398.56 | 404.32 | ||
Coyote RidgeCoyote Ridge LLC (100.00%) | Brookings County | SD | Wind | 379,717 | ||||
Buffalo Ridge II LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Brookings County | SD | Wind | 366,235 | ||||
Buffalo Ridge I LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Brookings County | SD | Wind | 97,154 |
Brookings County, South Dakota Details
Brookings County emits 2,857.29 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2320th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 98,047,899.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 1767th highest for total pollution in the US. The county has the 2nd most power plants of any county in South Dakota, with 4 total power plants. Brookings County's primary fuel consumed for electricity generation is Wind. The county produces 843,106 megawatt hours, or 52.34% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Brookings County:
- Aurora, South Dakota:
- City of Aurora Utilities: 100.00%
- Brookings, South Dakota:
- Brookings Municipal Utilities: 100.00%
- Bruce, South Dakota:
- Sioux Valley Energy: 18.03%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 81.97%
- Bushnell, South Dakota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Elkton, South Dakota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Sinai, South Dakota:
- Sioux Valley Energy: 100.00%
- Volga, South Dakota:
- Volga, South Dakota Electric Utility: 100.00%
- White, South Dakota:
- White, South Dakota Electric Utility: 77.71%
- Sioux Valley Energy: 18.78%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 3.52%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Brookings County, South Dakota?
By total revenue, Brookings Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity company in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Which electricity companies offer service in Brookings County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookings Municipal Utilities | 11,987 |
| 2 | Sioux Valley Energy | 7,404 |
| 3 | Volga, South Dakota Electric Utility | 1,236 |
| 4 | City of Aurora Utilities | 518 |
| 5 | White, South Dakota Electric Utility | 310 |
| 6 | HD Electric | 150 |
How many power plants are located in Brookings County, South Dakota?
There are 4 power plants in Brookings County, South Dakota
How many electric companies offer service in Brookings County, South Dakota?
Brookings County, South Dakota is home to 6 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
