Brown County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Brown County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Regrettably, during the course of the previous 12 months, there has been a 10.61% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels in Brown County.
In Brown County, 241,449 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Brown County is 4th in South Dakota out of 66 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
Averaging production of 6.28 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Brown County ranks 16 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for generation per capita.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Brown County enjoy an average rate that is 34.46% below that at 10.57 cents per kilowatt hour.
Brown County produces 42.61% of their required electricity and must bring in the remaining 57.39% from nearby counties.
Releasing 188,947,779.98 kilograms of CO2 gases, Brown County has the 1224th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the US and 3rd highest in South Dakota.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
566,626 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
241,449 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
241,449 MWh
Production per Capita
6.28 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
188,947,780 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,911.43 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.21¢ per kWh
- 5.13% higher than last month
- 13.89% higher than April last year
- 4.94% lower than the South Dakota average
- 27.82% lower than the US average
- 150th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since April last year
- 4,271st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 376 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,403 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.74¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 2.4% higher than April last year
- 5.7% lower than the South Dakota average
- 27.15% lower than the US average
- 146th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 3,754th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 155 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 227 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$124.22 per month
- 9.54% lower than last month
- 7.14% lower than April last year
- 7.56% higher than the South Dakota average
- 10.18% higher than the US average
- 278th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 85 since April last year
- 24,761st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 776 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,623 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127.46 per month
- 0.62% lower than last month
- 3.72% lower than April last year
- 3.96% higher than the South Dakota average
- 6.33% lower than the US average
- 323rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since April last year
- 12,478th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 310 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,107 since April last year
Aberdeen, SD Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Aberdeen are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.70% lower than the average South Dakota price of 12.46 cents and 27.15% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Northern Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Customers in the city have 0.91 power outages per year, with outages lasting around 103.96 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emitting 68,186,507.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Aberdeen is the 3rd highest out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Aberdeen, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aberdeen
Aberdeen residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aberdeen, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.49 | 216.4 | 140,653.32 | 14,751,715 |
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Groton, SD Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Groton are billed a residential electricity rate of 9.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.11% lower than the average South Dakota price of 12.46 cents and 39.83% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Groton, South Dakota Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Customers in the city have 0.77 power outages per year, with outages lasting around 108.83 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emitting 3,926,107.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Groton is the 51st highest out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Groton, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Groton
Groton residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Groton, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.55 | 129.66 | 9,079.94 | 866,802.76 | |
| Northern Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.49 | 216.4 | 140,653.32 | 14,751,715 |
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Prairiewood Village CDP, SD Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Prairiewood Village CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.40% lower than the average South Dakota price of 12.46 cents and 30.01% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With a population of 492 residents, the city is the 160th largest city by population in South Dakota. Customers in the city experience 0.77 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 108.83 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emitting 1,177,114.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Prairiewood Village CDP is the 158th highest out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Prairiewood Village CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prairiewood Village CDP
Prairiewood Village CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prairiewood Village CDP, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.49 | 216.4 | 140,653.32 | 14,751,715 |
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Electricity Production in Brown County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Brown County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Groton Generation StationBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Brown County | SD | Natural Gas | 201,897 | 113,651,920.06 | 562.92 | ||
Aberdeen CTNorthWestern Energy (100.00%) | Brown County | SD | Natural Gas | 39,552 | 22,474,423.86 | 568.22 |
Brown County, South Dakota Details
Coming in as the 3rd worst ranked county out of 66 counties in the state, Brown County emits 188,947,779.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1321st highest in emissions per resident, averaging 4,911.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Brown County, with 99.99% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 2 power producing plants in Brown County, which is the 1033rd highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.
Providers In Each City in Brown County:
- Aberdeen, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 82.77%
- Northern Electric Cooperative: 17.23%
- Claremont, South Dakota:
- Northern Electric Cooperative: 2.94%
- NorthWestern Energy: 97.06%
- Columbia, South Dakota:
- Northern Electric Cooperative: 10.06%
- NorthWestern Energy: 89.94%
- Frederick, South Dakota:
- Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
- Groton, South Dakota:
- Northern Electric Cooperative: 5.76%
- Groton, South Dakota Electric Utility: 94.24%
- Hecla, South Dakota:
- Hecla, South Dakota Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Stratford, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Verdon, South Dakota:
- Northern Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Warner, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Westport, South Dakota:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Brown County, South Dakota?
Brown County, South Dakota is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Brown County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity provider in Brown County, South Dakota by total customer count is Northern Electric Cooperative.
Which electricity companies offer service in Brown County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Electric Cooperative | 3,552 |
| 2 | Groton, South Dakota Electric Utility | 649 |
| 3 | Hecla, South Dakota Electric Utility | 249 |
| 4 | Lake Region Electric Webster, South Dakota | 38 |
How many electric companies offer service in Brown County, South Dakota?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Brown County, South Dakota.
