Brookings County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Brookings County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Brookings County is the 3rd highest county in South Dakota for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 17.03 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuels.

Brookings County generates 40.99% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, giving it a ranking of 2nd in South Dakota out of 66 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

Brookings County residents are responsible for 2,559.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making them the 2455th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US based on per capita pollution.

Over 59.01% of Brookings County's electricity production comes from sustainable sources, putting Brookings County at 255th in the country for total sustainable electricity production.

Brookings County averages 24.52 megawatt hours produced from wind per capita, which is 256th highest county in the country out of 3221 counties.

Brookings County ranks 169th out of 3221 counties in the US for electricity generated from wind energy.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    514,297 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,428,405 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    842,917 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    585,488 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    41.55 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    87,991,106 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,559.74 kg

Brookings, SD Electricity Overview

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Brookings' citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 10.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 75th 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 $94.69 per month.

Brookings emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 123rd 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 44,458,591.97 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.083/kWh$126.37/mo.$59.04/mo.
75th10.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brookings
8th$94.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brookings Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brookings, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Brookings Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9094.69103,95711,336,000

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Volga, SD Electricity Overview

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Volga's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.46% higher than the state's average price of 12.15 cents and 11.42% below the US average of 14.46 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 $120.25 per month.

Volga emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 123rd 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 4,018,522.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 42nd 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.113/kWh$155.48/mo.$89.55/mo.
345th12.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Volga
263rd$120.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Volga Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Volga, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Volga, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.81120.2511,3211,450,108

Aurora, SD Electricity Overview

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Aurora's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 65th 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 $84.17 per month.

Aurora emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 123rd 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 1,991,194.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 75th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.106/kWh$0.105/kWh$88.16/mo.$84.17/mo.
65th10.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Aurora
2nd$84.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Aurora Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Aurora, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Aurora UtilitiesBUNDLED10.6084.174,467.65473,694.26

Electricity Production in Brookings County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Brookings County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Brookings County SD Natural Gas 585,488244,385,764.28417.41
Coyote RidgeCoyote Ridge LLC (100.00%)
Brookings County SD Wind 441,772
Buffalo Ridge II LLCAvangrid (100.00%)
Brookings County SD Wind 320,229
Buffalo Ridge I LLCAvangrid (100.00%)
Brookings County SD Wind 80,916

Brookings County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Brookings County emits 2,559.74 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2455th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 87,991,105.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 1894th highest for total pollution in the US. The county has the 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 842,917 megawatt hours, or 59.01% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.

WIND
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59.01%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
40.99%

Brookings County, South Dakota Net Metering

Brookings County has 1 out of 6 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in South Dakota have poor net metering regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Brookings County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 2.42% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.76% and the state average is 2.38%, resulting in a rank of 241st best in the US and a state rank of 9th best out of 3221 and 66 counties, respectively.

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?

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.

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-15