Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Butte County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 10.27% lower than the United States average, at 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Wind turbines produce 35.41 megawatt hours per year per citizen for Butte County residents, which is 208th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties.
The county is ranked as the 11th highest generator of electricity in South Dakota out of 66 counties for electricity production, producing 360,034 megawatt hours.
Butte County is 283rd out of 3230 counties in the US in electricity produced from wind turbines.
Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 360,034 megawatt hours, of Butte County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 11th in South Dakota for total megawatt hours from renewable sources.
Butte County emits 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,121.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
149,746 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
360,034 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
360,034 MWh
Production per Capita
35.41 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Belle Fourche
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Belle Fourche Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.56¢ per kWh
- 6.29% higher than last month
- 18.18% higher than April last year
- 13.38% higher than the South Dakota average
- 13.91% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
- 14,316th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,527 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,073 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.18¢ per kWh
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 3.63% lower than April last year
- 5.8% higher than the South Dakota average
- 18.27% lower than the US average
- 328th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 118 since April last year
- 8,143rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 599 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,557 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$109.39 per month
- 11.98% lower than last month
- 2.47% lower than April last year
- 5.28% lower than the South Dakota average
- 2.98% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 15,794th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,384 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,413 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.77 per month
- 0.2% lower than last month
- 10.11% lower than April last year
- 8.02% lower than the South Dakota average
- 17.13% lower than the US average
- 189th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 66 since April last year
- 6,719th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 431 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,374 since April last year
Belle Fourche, SD Electricity Overview
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Residents of Belle Fourche are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.80% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 328th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Black Hills Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $112.77. This is 8.78% below the state average of $123.63.
Belle Fourche residents average 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 13,304,742.67 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Belle Fourche has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 137.74 | 57,892.69 | 8,047,972.48 |
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Newell, SD Electricity Overview
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Residents of Newell are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.13% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 305th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 1,179.75 megawatt hours per year, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. With a population of 591 residents, the city is the 135th most populous city in South Dakota.
Newell residents average 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 1,413,972.83 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Newell has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newell
Newell residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newell, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 137.74 | 57,892.69 | 8,047,972.48 |
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Nisland, SD Electricity Overview
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Residents of Nisland are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.63% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 299th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 327.77 megawatt hours per year, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. With a population of 186 residents, the city is the 249th most populous city in South Dakota.
Nisland residents average 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 445,006.68 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Nisland has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nisland
Nisland residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nisland, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 |
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Electricity Production in Butte County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Butte 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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Willow Creek Wind Power LLCWillow Creek Wind Power LLC (100.00%) | Butte County | SD | Wind | 360,034 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Butte County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Butte Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Butte County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
Butte County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Butte County, South Dakota?
There is one active electricity plant in Butte County, South Dakota
What electricity companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Butte Electric Cooperative | 4,409 |
2 | Black Hills Energy | 3,683 |
3 | Grand Electric | 462 |