Buffalo County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Buffalo County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Buffalo County has no power generation sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.

Residents in Buffalo County, on average, pay $169.8 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average bill of $129.86.

Buffalo County ranks 58th out of 66 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 29,144.76 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Buffalo County is Central Electric Coop SD.

Residents of Buffalo County are paying, on average, 9.67% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

Buffalo County is ranked 2554th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the United States when considering pollution per person. The county emits 1,901.81 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    29,145 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,704,724 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,901.81 kg

Fort Thompson CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Fort Thompson CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.93% higher than the average state rate of 12.15 cents. Selling an estimated 1,015.74 megawatt hours per year, Central Electric Coop SD is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $166.94 per month.

Fort Thompson CDP is the 62nd highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 2,327,814.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 413th worst in the state in this category. All of the 18,312.72 megawatt hours of electricity used in Fort Thompson CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Thompson CDP

Fort Thompson CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.098/kWh$257.65/mo.$139.72/mo.
361st12.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Thompson CDP
410th$166.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Thompson CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Thompson CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Coop SDBUNDLED12.21188.62118,88814,519,949
West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)BUNDLED13.76145.2769,839.019,610,710.41

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Gann Valley CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Gann Valley CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.93% higher than the average state rate of 12.15 cents. Central Electric Coop SD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Gann Valley CDP average is 28.56% more at $166.95 per month.

Gann Valley CDP is the 453rd highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 19,018.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 123rd worst in the state in this category. All of the 149.61 megawatt hours of electricity used in Gann Valley CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gann Valley CDP

Gann Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.098/kWh$257.65/mo.$139.72/mo.
354th12.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gann Valley CDP
411th$166.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gann Valley CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gann Valley CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Coop SDBUNDLED12.21188.62118,88814,519,949
West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)BUNDLED13.76145.2769,839.019,610,710.41

Buffalo County, South Dakota Details

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Buffalo County is about 3.33% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Buffalo County a rank of 541st best in the United States out of 3221.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Buffalo County, South Dakota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Central Electric Coop SD is the largest electricity supplier in Buffalo County, South Dakota.

How many electric companies offer service in Buffalo County, South Dakota?

There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Buffalo County, South Dakota.

What electricity companies offer service in Buffalo County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Central Electric Coop SD738
2West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)275
3Dakota Energy Coop42

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-21